Renal Dietitian

Job summary A position for a Band 6 Renal Dietitian has become available.
Working alongside a Band 7 Lead Renal Dietitian, you will have a clinical remit to Home Haemodialysis patients, Inpatients on the Transplant Wards for both kidney and kidney / pancreas and OP Clinics.
The Dietetic Renal service has a remit to Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and EPS services, so knowledge and/or experience of these areas is advantageous.
This is an onsite, clinical post at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
The Cambridge Dialysis centre is off site from the main hospital, so the ability to travel to this Unit is required.
We would consider (application numbers dependent and whether we can successfully recruit suitably qualified Dietitians at Band 6 level) exploring this position as a progression post for a suitably qualified Band 5 looking to develop towards a Band 6 within Renal Dietetics.
Please consider applying if you have experience at Band 5 level and would like to be considered, should this opportunity arise.
However, this does not guarantee you will be shortlisted to interview in the event of large application numbers at Band 6.
The Department has a thriving and well regarded Research Group and has supported staff with post graduate qualifications, offering guidance and support in research skills development to junior staff or those new to research.
Main duties of the job Work as a member of the Dietetic Nephrology Services team to facilitate and provide a dietetic service to Addenbrooke's Hospital and other external Units as appropriate with particular responsibility for the Haemodialysis Unit (shared with Band 7), Home Haemodialysis, Renal Transplant Services and potential to provide input to the EPS Service.
Participate in relevant research projects as well as working closely with other medical surgical teams and health professionals.
Be an active member of the Renal Specialist Group within the department.
To work in conjunction with the Specialist Renal Band 7 Dietitian within a multi professional framework and contribute to a first class service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit.
To set and work toward individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework.
About us Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.
With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.
Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.
CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.
We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve.
We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description Job responsibilities Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is an internationally renowned teaching hospital based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, housing Royal Papworth Hospital, Astra Zeneca, MRC and the Institute for Public Health; all linking with CUH.
A number of our staff house share to make Cambridge a friendly and affordable location to start your Dietetic career; on-site accommodation may also be an option.
Newly appointed and existing staff can apply for a loan of up to £3000 to cover the cost of the deposit, any fees and contribution towards the first months rent.
Check out our Twitter page to see what we are currently doing: @CUH_dietitians Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa.
Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipatedstart date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 1 December 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 11 December 2024.
Please be aware that the interviews may be scheduled as in person.
Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days.
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues.
Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces.
Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.
In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC Registered Dietitian Appropriate degree / diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced dietetic Practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Evidence of CPD (portfolio) Training / further study transferrable to the specialism of Nephrology Desirable Renal interest group member (or demonstrate group membership of current working specialism) or equivalent Experience Essential Good general experience MDT work Knowledge and interest or experience in Renal Proven development work Talks and Group work Desirable Renal experience Student Training experience Skills Essential Be prepared to deal with sensitive issues Be able to concentrate through occasional emotional and distressing interviews Able to convey complex ideas in easily understood language Be able to function in clinical situations with many people present Computer Literate, knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel Desirable Able to be adaptable to be able to learn new computerised programmes, EPIC Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Desirable Ability to travel to the off-site Dialysis Centre (car / bike / public transport) and be prepared to travel between CUH and this venue within the same working day at times Ability to undertake on-call weekend duties Works well under pressure