Job Summary
Are you interested in nutritional support, work within a specialist oncology setting, and enjoy MDT working? An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated dietitian to join our team in Sutton. It can easily be reached from London with direct train services from Victoria, London Bridge and Clapham junction (25 minutes) and a free staff shuttle bus from the station. The post will be part of a rotation program where you will gain experience in gastro-intestinal, haematology, head and neck and paediatrics at all aspects of the patients journey in both in-patients and outpatients. You will work alongside experienced dietitians where there will be opportunities for you to take part in service improvement and to build on your existing knowledge and skill within the largest cancer centre in Europe. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and supports study leave.

The Nutrition and Dietetics service consists of 23 dietitians split over 2 sites, as well as support staff. The team is part of Therapies which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely MDT approach.

Main duties of the job
Provide the Royal Marsden Hospital with an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service to in and out patients. The post-holder should be an experienced practitioner, who is a source of knowledge and expertise for, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.

About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Work autonomously to provide specialist advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence, with guidance from senior colleagues. This will involve:

• Formulating nutritional diagnosis (through interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history)
• the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals)

Person Specification
Qualifications

• BSc / Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Nutrition & Dietetics
• HCPC registered

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Post-registration experience in nutrition and dietetics

Desirable

• Member of BDA oncology group

Essential

• Knowledge of dietetics in oncology
• Health and safety risk awareness
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of audit and research methodology

Desirable

• Experience in oncology

Skills and abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively alone, with individuals and groups
• Commitment to clinical supervision
• Clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning
• Evaluation and research skills
• Evidence of digital skills and dietary analysis
• Knowledge of troubleshooting regarding enteral feeding tubes

Personal Attributes

• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Flexible, adaptable and creative
• Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
• Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
• Able to reflect and appraise own performance .
• Able to deal with distressed patient, carers and staff
• Ability to liaise with all professionals at all levels
• Able to organise complex information
• Maintain confidentiality

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.