Locum Oncology Dietitian - Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Description

We are looking for a dietitian to join our oncology team - initially on a fixed term basis but with potential for a permanent role in the team.

This role would be suitable for dietitians who have experience or who would like to gain experience in oncology.

It is anticipated that your clinical experience and knowledge will contribute to the delivery, development, evaluation and quality improvement of the oncology dietetic service.

The applicant will be well supported by the Clinical Lead Dietitian & Professional Lead for Dietetics.

Band 6 development role will be considered.

You with work with the oncology MDT to provide advice and guidance to patients undergoing treatment with the Kent Oncology Centre.

We are a friendly, supportive and innovative department with a commitment to patient-centred care and best practice. Please visit the video link below to provide you with an insightas to why you should come and join our fantastic therapy department at MTW

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.

Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
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At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.

We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.

We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Hons) or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or equivalent qualification
Current state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Post graduate level qualification in relevant clinical area of dietetics
Experience post qualification including with requiring advanced artificial nutrition support skills
Evidence of recent CPD in dietetics
Experience of teaching and training dietetic colleagues and other members of the MDT

Experience of working in UGI oncology, haematology services and palliative care
Experience of parenteral nutrition
Experience of supervising and appraising junior colleagues

Up to date knowledge of the complex effects of cancer and treatments on the nutritional status of oncology patients
In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist patient group)
Maidstone Hospital