Lead Dietitian for Cancer Care Team (job share)

Job overview

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Oncology dietitian to join our Cancer and Palliative Care Dietetic team, to cover a maternity leave. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to co-lead the CAPC dietetic service alongside our other Band 7 CAPC Team Lead. The role will include the management of both inpatients and outpatients from curative, surgical and palliative pathways as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard Dietetic service to Cancer and Palliative Care patients and health care professionals providing support to them.

To ensure appropriate resources and develop these where required to support patients within oncology, haematology and palliative care services.

To maintain an agreed dietetic case load of oncology and haematology patients, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as a highly specialist autonomous practitioner.

To undertake line manager duties for the team.

To work alongside the AHP Urgent Care Manager, Respiratory, Surgery and Critical Care Therapy Lead, and the Dietetic Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.

To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions within Cancer and Palliative Care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.