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Location
Gillingham, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
Communication and relationship skills Excellent communication skills are essential. To work in close liaison with the Oncology/Community Dietitians and other dietitians transferring patients as required, and providing a seamless care between settings To assess, advise and liaise with patients and their carers in providing up to date dietary information. To review and update dietary information for patients and carers. Will be required to offer constructive feedback to support development of others To establish rapport with a wide range of patients and carers, working in a non-discriminatory fashion To liaise regularly with nursing, medical and other health professionals regarding the treatment of patients e.g. on appropriate use of nutritional supplements and enteral feeds To use motivational interviewing techniques to overcome barriers to change To deliver difficult or upsetting information in a compassionate manner To translate complex scientific information into an easily understood format To provide nutrition counselling, using advocacy services or interpreters when appropriate, to communicate with the diverse multicultural population where there are barriers to communication. To review, prepare, present and evaluate education and training programmes for other organisations, health care professionals and patient groups. Will work closely with Clinical, Nursing and Dietetic colleagues in the provision of a Dietetic Service to patients and will liaise with appropriate services i.e. acute hospital staff, GPs. To attend Multi-disciplinary team meetings as appropriate Knowledge, training and experience The post holder requires a degree/ postgraduate diploma in nutrition and dietetics. They need to have an interest in and exhibit specialist dietetic skills in oncology. To be registered with, and work at all times within the professional codes of practice stipulated by the Health Care Professions Council Is expected to take responsibility for self-development on a continuous basis, undertaking on-the-job and other training and study days as required. To be able to effectively manage time and work to deadlines. To review and update dietary information for patients and parents/carers. To exhibit supportive and supervisory skills for juniors members of the team to aid professional development Analytical and judgement skills Will be involved with clinical supervision and also provide support to junior members of staff. This includes clinical guidance and assisting with project work where necessary. To continuously assess and reflect on current practices and identify changes in clinical and working practices to ensure that recognised best practice is implemented. To complete a yearly audit as required To demonstrate good time management skills and an ability to prioritise own workload. To translate complex scientific information into easily understood format To interpret biochemical data and use to formulate dietary requirements and advice Planning and organisational skills To review, prepare, present and evaluate education and training programmes for other organisations, health care professionals and patient groups. To undertake a yearly audit as deemed appropriate To submit data in a timely fashion and achieve deadlines as set by Team Lead To develop a CPD plan and personal objectives with the Team Lead To demonstrate good time management skills and an ability to prioritise own workload. To organise self and work independently without supervision Physical skills To use a wide range of computer software at a high level and have good keyboard skills. To review, prepare, present and evaluate education and training programmes for other organisations, health care professionals and patient groups. To demonstrate an ability to use additional equipment as required for role e.g. skin fold callipers To work in a range of clinical environments which may be subject to frequent interruptions To follow procedures for moving and handling
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£35.39k - £42.62k per annum
