Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is excited to offer a newly created post which will combine a dynamic food service and inpat.....
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is excited to offer a newly created post which will combine a dynamic food service and inpatient project role alongside a clinical caseload comprised of acute medicine and elderly care which will align with the project work. This role will offer a range of development opportunities at Ward and Trust level with involvement in shaping and leading on nutrition standards, policies, procedures, quality improvements and education programmes.
This Band 5 to Band 6 development role will suit an individual who is passionate about driving change, an innovative thinker with outstanding communication skills who is keen to challenge themselves with leadership and project work across several Divisions alongside the Dietetic Service Lead.
The clinical element of this role will be within a specialist team of Dietitians working at CUH which will offer you exposure, training and CPD within our thriving Dietetic Department.
We offer a preceptorship programme to support and develop newly qualified Dietitian with training and supervision opportunities as they start work in the NHS.
Work with key stakeholders, e.g. clinical staff, Speech and Language Therapist, Nurses, Doctors, students, Patient Catering, Hotel Services, Food Safety, Infection Control, Communications, Procurement, PALS, Trust Senior Management Team, food and drink suppliers, etc. to ensure continuous improvement patient food services and nutritional care at ward level. Advocating for food services at all levels across the Trust.
To support the Dietetic Services Manager in the development, implementation and evaluation of catering services for Inpatients. Be actively involved in menu planning and analysis in line with current guidelines.
To support the Dietetic Services Manager in taking forward projects focusing on quality improvement of nutrition provision across the Trust, including staff wellbeing and sustainability initiatives regarding nutrition provision.
To provide an inpatient service to acute medicine and elderly patients across a variety of Wards within CUH. Make appropriate direct decisions regarding nutritional therapies and advice on medication changes where they impact on nutritional status. Be responsible for the provision of complex dietary therapy in this patient group.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 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.
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. The Trust is also in the process of planning the build for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
We are a Department of 90+ Dietitians working as four specialist teams (Oncology / Critical Care, Renal / Hepatology / Gastroenterology, Diabetes / Cardiology / Metabolic / Obesity and Paediatric) where all patient management is fully electronic.
A number of our staff house share to make Cambridge a friendly and affordable location to work; 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 month’s rent.
Check out our Twitter page to see what we are currently doing: @CUH_dietitians
We would also welcome applications from those who may want to work less than full time. This can be discussed at interview.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Band 5: £28,407 - £34,581 p.a. pro rata
Band 6: £35,392 - £42,618 p.a. pro rata
The advert will close at midnight on 21 March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 4 April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 21 Mar 2024
