Highly Specialist Dietitian

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in London is seeking a dedicated and experienced dietitian to develop and deliver specialist dietetic services for paediatrics and young adults. The role involves managing nutritional support for patients and contributing to education in a dynamic team environment. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and experience in oncology and/or paediatrics. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for study leave

Flexible working requests

Qualifications

• Evidence of conducting audits and evaluation of research.
• Ability to operate effectively within an NHS environment.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nutritional advice based on clinical evidence.
• Manage clinical caseload in Paediatric Oncology and Heamato-oncology.
• Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to education and training.

Skills

Oncology experience

Paediatric experience

Nutritional management

Communication skills

Education

BSc / Postgraduate Diploma Nutrition & Dietetics

HPC registered

Postgraduate training in oncology/nutritional support

Job description

Job summary

This is an opportunity for a dietitian with innovation and drive to continue to deliver and develop the specialist dietetic service for the paediatrics and teenage and young adults (TYA) . We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with oncology and/or paediatric experience and a specialist interest in adolescents and young people

Your role:

o To continue to develop the high quality, specialist evidence based dietetic service for paediatrics, adolescents and young people working alongside existing staffo Responsibility for provision of education, audit and research within the service in conjunction with senior staff and AHP colleagues.o Management of own clinical caseload in both TYA and paediatrics.Award-Winning Patient CareWe're world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.

What can we offer you?

The opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and support for study leave

Main duties of the job

Provide the Royal Marsden Hospital with an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service to Children, Teenage and young adults (TYA) in and out patients unit. The post holder will be expected to deliver diet and nutritional support, hold discussions regarding complementary therapies, help support children and young people with growth and development, and promoting health being after treatments. To manage own complex dietetic clinical caseload in Paediatric Oncology / Heamato-oncology and support the caseload management of the rotational Band 6 working in this specialist area of practise. The post holder will take part in clinics, mdt meetings, ward rounds and case conferences.

The unit is a JACIE accredited haematological transplant centre with the dietitians providing support to patients before, during and after transplant. The post has a remit to contribute to the delivery of education and training to nursing and medical staff in the service and across the South Thames and South East Network, to contribute to audit ( including MDT projects) and represent the unit at national and international meetings and conferences.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SA716

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Work autonomously to provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence. This will involve

nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history)

the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals)

determining route of feeding i.e. oral, enteral or parenteral

prescription of dietary treatment for conditions where there are limited professional guidelines

The post-holder should be a skilled practitioner, who is a source of knowledge and expertise for less experienced colleagues, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team. They will supervise band 6 dietitians within the dietetic department. They will be part of a highly specialist oncology dietetic service. To provide clinical supervision and training to other dietitians and assistants working in the specialist area.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Work autonomously to provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence. This will involve

nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history)

the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals)

determining route of feeding i.e. oral, enteral or parenteral

prescription of dietary treatment for conditions where there are limited professional guidelines

The post-holder should be a skilled practitioner, who is a source of knowledge and expertise for less experienced colleagues, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team. They will supervise band 6 dietitians within the dietetic department. They will be part of a highly specialist oncology dietetic service. To provide clinical supervision and training to other dietitians and assistants working in the specialist area.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc / Postgraduate Diploma Nutrition & Dietetics
• HPC registered
• Evidence of further postgraduate study/training in specialist area e.g. oncology/ nutritional support and/or paediatric courses

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Ability to appreciate the broad scope of dietetics and be able to operate effectively within an NHS environment
• Appreciate the scope of oncology and understand the nutrition management for this
• Previous experience of conducting audits, evaluating evidence and/or research

Skills and abilities Essential

• Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning
• Accurate keyboard skills - data inputting, word processing, internet and dietary analysis

Other Desirable

• Member of BDA oncology group and Paediatric Oncology Dietitians Interest Group (sub group of the BDA paediatric group)
• Teaching on higher education / professional courses
• Representative on working party e.g. internal/ external to trust
• Evidence of intermediate leadership skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc / Postgraduate Diploma Nutrition & Dietetics
• HPC registered
• Evidence of further postgraduate study/training in specialist area e.g. oncology/ nutritional support and/or paediatric courses

Experience/Knowledge Essential

• Ability to appreciate the broad scope of dietetics and be able to operate effectively within an NHS environment
• Appreciate the scope of oncology and understand the nutrition management for this
• Previous experience of conducting audits, evaluating evidence and/or research

Skills and abilities Essential

• Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning
• Accurate keyboard skills - data inputting, word processing, internet and dietary analysis

Other Desirable

• Member of BDA oncology group and Paediatric Oncology Dietitians Interest Group (sub group of the BDA paediatric group)
• Teaching on higher education / professional courses
• Representative on working party e.g. internal/ external to trust
• Evidence of intermediate leadership skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)