Oncology Dietitian – 12-Month Secondment

The Christie International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an oncology dietitian for a 12-month secondment or fixed-term role. The post focuses on comprehensive nutritional support for oncology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, with opportunities to contribute to education and department-wide objectives.

Candidates should have recent acute oncology experience and advanced nutritional support skills, including enteral feeding.

Qualifications

• BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics (or related science) with postgraduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
• HCPC registration required
• BDA membership
• Teaching qualification desirable
• Evidence of oncology counselling skills training
• Advanced course in nutritional support (e.g. PEN)
• Student clinical educators course
• Member of BDA oncology group

Responsibilities

• Support the band 7 dietitian in a clinical area and manage own caseload.
• Rotate through oncology areas including head & neck, lung, HPB, gynecology, surgery, haematology.
• Nutritionally assess oncology patients using anthropometric and biochemical data.
• Convey complex dietary advice with advanced counselling.
• Attend ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings to advise on nutritional support.
• Lead education for medical staff, nursing staff and other health professionals.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Presentation skills

Keyboard skills

Independent work

Organisation & time management

Anthropometrics

Data interpretation

Parenteral feeding

Education

BSc Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC registration

BDA membership

Teaching qualification

Oncology counselling skills course

Nutritional support course

Clinical education course

BDA oncology group member

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking an oncology dietitian for a 12-month secondment or fixed-term role. The post focuses on comprehensive nutritional support for oncology patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, with opportunities to contribute to education and department-wide objectives.

Candidates should have recent acute oncology experience and advanced nutritional support skills, including enteral feeding.