Advanced Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sussex is seeking an Advanced Dietitian for Head & Neck Cancer Care. The role involves nutritional management and facilitating feeding for oncology patients, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service innovation. Candidates should have HCPC registration and a relevant degree. Support and strong clinical supervision are offered, contributing to a fulfilling career in a innovative environment.

Benefits

Career development

Strong MDT support

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• HCPC registered dietitian with a strong clinical background.
• Evidence of extensive CPD relevant to the post.
• Proven teaching and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and treatment for patients.
• Facilitate enteral feeding.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Oncology experience

Clinical supervision

Nutritional management

Training and mentoring

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Join Us in Transforming Head & Neck Cancer Care in Sussex! We have an exciting new opportunity for an Advanced Dietitian for Head & Neck Cancer Care (Band 7) Base: Eastbourne and Brighton | Service: Oncology (Radiotherapy) Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. We are pleased to introduce a newly created advanced dietitian role within an innovative H&N Radiotherapy service. This new multidisciplinary team includes a Dietitian, Speech & Language Therapist and Advanced Care Practitioner, delivering pioneering care for patients receiving complex radiotherapy. As part of the Radiotherapy Review Project, we are expanding Category 1 radiotherapy at Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit (ERTU), improving access and reducing travel for vulnerable patients. The post will take the lead in establishing this service at a new site, implementing cross‑profession, site and Trust working while delivering excellent care to this nutritionally vulnerable patient group. This role offers the chance to shape services, contribute to research, and develop professionally in a supportive environment. We welcome applications from HCPC registered dietitians with a strong clinical background.

Main duties

• Nutritional management in head and neck cancer patients.
• Facilitating enteral and home enteral feeding.
• Training, mentoring, audit, quality improvements, service development, risk management and research activities.
• Cross site and partnership working.

Why This Matters

H&N radiotherapy is among the most complex and challenging treatments in cancer care, with risks including malnutrition, dehydration, hospitalisation, and significant functional decline. The Advanced Dietitian role is integral to improving patient safety, outcomes, and quality of life through timely, expert‑led nutritional care and multidisciplinary working.

We’re Looking For

• Passionate, skilled clinicians, preferably with H&N oncology experience, but training can be provided.
• Commitment to collaborative, patient‑centred care.
• Interest in service innovation, design, and research.
• Motivation to contribute to the growth of a high‑functioning Sussex‑wide H&N MDT.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to shape a new model of care within a newly created team.
• Strong clinical supervision, MDT support, and peer learning.
• A values‑led organisation committed to staff wellbeing, innovation, and career development.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work‑life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Job details

Date posted: 03 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share

Reference number: 279-7395489-NOV25

Job locations: Split Site – Royal Sussex County Hospital and Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit

Responsibilities

• Nutritional assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment.
• Facilitating enteral and home enteral feeding.
• Pre‑treatment and pre‑habilitation.
• Attendance at MDMs and clinics.
• Patient support.
• Clinical administration.
• Clinical governance – risk management, audit, quality improvement, research.
• Education, mentoring and training to others.
• CPD.
• Cross site and partnership working.

Person Specification

Essential

• BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• HCPC registered.
• Evidence of extensive CPD relevant to the post.
• Student Clinical Educators Course.
• Proven teaching and presentation skills.
• Proven skills in service development/change.

Desirable

• Member of a relevant oncology body/bodies (e.g. BDA Oncology Group/BAHNO).
• Training and skills in motivational interviewing and behaviour change.
• Audit and research experience.
• Experience of supervising and people development.
• Experience of working within oncology/Head and Neck teams.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Visa and Sponsorship

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific criteria.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.