Lead Dietitian

Lead Dietitian

Location: The Christie Private Care, Manchester

Hours: 37.5hrs pw Mon-Fri   

Salary: competitive dependent on skills & experience + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)  

We have an exciting opportunity to join a CQC-rated Outstanding healthcare provider as a Clinical Lead within Dietetics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day implementation of the Dietetic service at The Christie Private Care, Manchester. The service provides high quality clinical management to adult oncology patients according to best evidence and clinical guidance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, driven Dietitian to lead from the front to help maintain and improve our outstanding service.

About the Role

 
As the Clinical Lead for Dietetics, you will provide exceptional leadership, ensuring consistently high standards of care as well as providing guidance and support to the team. The post holder will work collaboratively to ensure the safe and effective implementation and management of the TCPC Dietetic service. 

What are we looking for?

• A dynamic Head of Department reporting into the Regional AHP & Imaging Manager

• Leadership on clinical aspects of the service, managing the clinical team and undertaking clinical duties as required.

• Ability to identify future improvements and input into the required business cases

• Monitor and manage staffing requirements and skill mix

• Work to financial and budgetary targets and work to grow the service and team

• Responsible for all quality management within the department including audits

• Provide specialist, targeted & bespoke training to numerous colleague groups, both internal and external

• To oversee the development, training, supervision, performance review and retention of staff within the department

What you'll bring:

·        Registered with the HCPC

·        Bachelor or Masters degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

·        Clinical experience working within dietetic services

·        Experience working in a specialist area

·        Experience within the oncology setting

·        Experience leading a team

·        Experience of workforce planning and skill mix review

·        Evidence of research in a specialist area

·        Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

Employment Package:  We will look after you with private healthcare insurance for you and your family, contributory pension scheme and a vast range of additional rewards. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (which increases with years of service.)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Lead for the Dietetic service, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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