Senior Macmillan Oncology Dietitian inNorthwood inNorthwood PUBLISHED
WED 6 NOV 2024
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The successful applicant will participate in innovative multidisciplinary projects, including audits and service evaluations, and will have opportunities to mentor students and supervise junior staff. As a Macmillan Professional, the role emphasises commitment to outstanding patient care and support, guided by core values of inclusion, respect, and improvement. The position also includes a High Cost Area Supplement, enhancing the overall compensation package.
We are currently recruiting for a Specialist Oncology Dietitian who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.This is a great opportunity to advance your dietetic career and gain experience in the specialist area of oncology with inpatient and outpatient working. You will require the skills to independently manage your own caseload and to demonstrate excellent team working skills. Prior experience of working with cancer patients is preferable, but we are able to provide specialist training for those applicants with minimal oncology experience.As a department we are proud to work on innovative multidisciplinary projects and you will be involved in upcoming audit and service evaluation. In addition to this you will assist with student placements and there is the opportunity to take on student lead responsibilities as well as supervise junior members of staff.As a Macmillan Professional, their promise is that they are committed to help you get the most out of your experience, and their comprehensive support works around you and gives you the tools to develop and provide the best possible service for people living with cancer. For further information as to the Macmillan promise, see attached information.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
To work within the Nutrition and Dietetic team to support both radical and palliative oncology patients throughout their treatment at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
The post holder will be an advocate of evidence-based practice and be actively involved in the education and training of other healthcare professionals and dietitians.
Be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional practice, adhering to the guidelines set out in the HCPC statement of conduct.
To request, collect and analyse relevant medical, pharmacological, social and nutritional information from patient's records and other health professionals.
To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment of patients' requirements in order to plan safe and effective dietetic intervention.
To possess and utilise appropriate communication skills and counselling skills to provide empathetic, sensitive appropriate dietetic and nutritional advice to cancer patients and their relatives and carers.
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Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,314 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata.
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