Advanced Oncology Dietitian - Head and Neck

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites an experienced Dietitian to lead the Head and Neck Oncology Dietetic Team within a supportive, forward-thinking service. The role focuses on professional leadership, education and development of specialist nutritional care across the patient pathway, from dysphagia to treatment milestones.

You will contribute to innovative pathways and model of care in a tertiary Oncology Centre, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues to

Qualifications

• Experience in oncology nutrition and head and neck cancer care.
• Evidence-based practice and pathway development.
• Leadership and team supervision experience.
• Excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Head and Neck Oncology Dietetic Team.
• Develop specialist pathways and care models.
• Collaborate with Dietetics, Oncology, Surgery and Radiotherapy teams.
• Support patients through treatment phases including dysphagia management.

Skills

Oncology dietetics

Head & neck cancer

Clinical leadership

Education & training

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics (HCPC registered)

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian with Oncology experience to take a leadership role in the delivery and development of Specialist Dietetic Services for patients with head and neck cancer.

This is an exciting period of development for cancer services in Cambridge, including the development of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. The new hospital represents a major opportunity to transform cancer care, research and innovation, bringing together specialist clinical services and research to improve outcomes for patients.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to this evolving cancer landscape and help shape the future delivery of specialist nutritional care for people affected by head and neck cancer.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice, leadership, education and service development within a busy Tertiary Oncology Centre. You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking dietetic service where your expertise will help shape the delivery of care for patients with head and neck cancer.

If you are an experienced Dietitian looking for an opportunity to lead a specialist service, develop innovative pathways and contribute to the future of cancer care in Cambridge, then we would love to hear from you., You will lead the Head and Neck Oncology Dietetic Team, working closely with our multidisciplinary colleagues to provide high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care throughout the patient pathway. Our Head and Neck Oncology Team comprises of a Band 7 Lead, a Band 6, a rotational B6 and a Dietetic Assistant.

You will support patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, managing the complex nutritional challenges associated with Head and Neck Cancer. This will include supporting patients with dysphagia, treatment-related toxicities, enteral feeding and the transition between different stages of treatment and recovery.

As the Band 7 Lead, you will provide professional leadership to the Head and Neck Oncology Dietetic Team and contribute to the ongoing development of specialist pathways, standards and models of care. You will work closely with colleagues across Dietetics, Oncology, Surgery, Radiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nursing and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 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.