Band 6 Dietitian- Head, Neck and Haematology

The closing date is 26th Mar 2023

Job summary

Due to additional funding we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and dynamic Dietitian with experience in nutrition support to provide a dietetic service to the Head and Neck and Haematology patients at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (University Hospitals Birmingham) which is the regional head and neck and Haematology centre in the West Midlands. This is an inpatient and outpatient based service which deals with all aspects of head and neck and haematological cancer treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, late effects and palliation. Experience with all forms of nutrition support and home enteral feeding is desirable.

This post is split 0.4 wte haematology which is permanent and 0.6 wte head and neck which is temporary for 6 months which is likely to be extended and the potential of becoming permanent. This is an exciting opportunity to help further develop the growing head and neck service.

We are looking for a Dietitian who works well in a MDT and strives for a high level of excellence and will be involved in audits and research to improve patient care. They will also work as an integral member of the hospital's well respected dietetic team. This post will deliver high quality nutritional care alongside our proactive and enthusiastic dietetic team made up of 40 dietitians and assistants.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

- Provide a professional nutrition and dietetic service to inpatient & outpatients

- Ensure safe home enteral feed discharges

- Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team by attending board rounds and meetings and link with other services as required

- Line manage other Dietitians/Dietetic Assistants

-Work closely with the dietetic leads/specialist Dietitians at UHB to continue to develop the head and neck and haematology services

- Take part in audit and service improvement projects

- Contribute to the training of student Dietitians on clinical placement

- Based at QEHB (Employees will be expected to demonstrate a flexible working approach and move across sites as required to deliver care based on organisational and service need).

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of relevant GCSE, NVQ, GNVQ, AS and A levels

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Post-graduate experience relevant to post

Teaching skills including supervisory skills for student training

Relevant post registration experience at entry to post

All types of nutritional support

Evidence of multi-disciplinary team work

In depth knowledge of nutritional assessment / nutritional screening tools

Up to date with clinical developments, with evidence of contributions to clinical meetings / journal clubs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Rebekah Smith 

Rebekah.smith@uhb.nhs.uk 

01213713485 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 6 

Salary

£33706.00  to £40588.00 Yearly 

Contract

Fixed Term 

Duration

6  Month(s) 

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working 

Reference number

304-1068636GB 

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital 
Mindelsohn Way 
Birmingham 
West Midlands 
B15 2TH 

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