Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Oncology Dietitians to join the Therapies team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
This role is based within both the main Hospital and also in the Community Oncology service providing professional and effective nutrition counselling and nutrition support to a wide range of Oncology patients through indirect and direct patient contact, both in an individual and group setting.
You will;
– be an active and valued member of the Oncology, Dietetic and as required Palliative care teams.
– support individuals undergoing acute chemotherapy treatments and returning from off-island care in the UK, and those undergoing surgery.
– look after 2 or 3 wards as part of your post and hold a varied case load and work closely with Dietetic Colleagues including outpatient clinics as required.
This will include supporting discharges from hospital into the community enteral feeding service which will include supporting some patients for short term enteral feeding in the community. The role will vary as required to maintain the Dietetic service.
Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The current Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.
This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island’s acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.
Guernsey provides excellent care, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.
The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain’s finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter’s Port, the island’s capital.
Person requirements
Qualified Dietitian with full HCPC registration and member of the British Dietetic Association
Post-registration Oncology experience in a Hospital and/or Community-based setting.
The ability to manage own defined caseload.
Experienced in supervision of Students and assisting in the orientation of junior qualified Dieticians.
To be willing and able to work as part of a flexible Service and a wider multi-disciplinary team in a variety of settings
Excellent time management and workload management skills.
To hold a current driving licence.
The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
– A higher-than-UK salary.
– An annual bonus of £1,605
– A flat rate 20% income tax.
– No Council tax or VAT
– A relocation payment of £5,000*
– A generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
– A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive
We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of qualified Allied Health Professionals.
As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the Dietitian role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Therapy Recruiting Managers.
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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
