Lead Head & Neck Oncology Dietitian, Service (Part-Time)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Advanced Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian to establish a new service in Brighton. This position involves delivering comprehensive nutritional management to cancer patients and facilitating enteral feeding. Candidates should have a BSc/MSc/PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics, HCPC registration, and experience in oncology teams. The role offers flexible working and a competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 pro-rata. Join us to shape a new model of care.

Benefits

Flexible working to support work-life balance

Strong clinical supervision and MDT support

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Extensive CPD relevant to the post.
• Training in motivational interviewing and behaviour change.
• Audit and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nutritional management to head and neck cancer patients.
• Facilitate enteral and home enteral feeding, including audits and quality improvement.
• Provide training, mentoring, and CPD to junior staff.
• Lead cross‑site partnership working and contribute to service development.
• Attend MDMs, clinics and contribute to clinical governance.

Skills

Experience of supervising and developing staff

Experience working within oncology/Head & Neck teams

Proven teaching and presentation skills

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

An NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Advanced Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian to establish a new service in Brighton. This position involves delivering comprehensive nutritional management to cancer patients and facilitating enteral feeding. Candidates should have a BSc/MSc/PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics, HCPC registration, and experience in oncology teams. The role offers flexible working and a competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 pro-rata. Join us to shape a new model of care.