Specialist Dietitian

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England seeks a Band 6 oncology dietitian to join a dedicated team at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. This role involves providing expert dietetic advice and support to cancer patients through outpatient and virtual clinic slots. The ideal candidate will work 22.5 hours a week, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to patient education. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and offer flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Ability to provide dietary advice in both outpatient and virtual settings.
• A commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert dietetic advice through outpatient services.
• Collaborate with senior dietitians on the oncology pathway.
• Educate and support patients on therapeutic dietary regimens.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams.

Skills

Expert dietetic advice

Communication with multidisciplinary teams

Patient education

Negotiation and holistic skills

Ability to translate complex nutritional concepts

Job description

Role Summary

Our specialist band 6 oncology dietitian will work within UHBW’s Cancer Transformation (CTF) service. The post is based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and is part of a 6‑person dietitian team that serves patients across Bristol and Weston sites.

• Provide expert dietetic advice through outpatient services, treating patients with a range of cancer sites and supporting them with face‑to‑face and virtual clinic slots.
• Collaborate with senior dietitians to develop the oncology pathway, support patient education and student training.
• Deliver 22.5 contracted hours per week, spread over three days, with a rotating Saturday shift every eight weeks and one bank holiday per year.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and community partners (pharmacists, GPs) to ensure continuity of care.
• Use negotiation and holistic skills to motivate dietary change, applying a range of evaluation strategies and adapting communication techniques as required.
• Educate, support and direct patients by advising on therapeutic dietary regimens that may involve significant and continuous lifestyle changes.
• Translate complex nutritional concepts into practical everyday terms for patients, staff and professional colleagues of all levels.
• Provide expert dietetic advice at case conferences, care and discharge planning meetings.

Workplace Encouragement

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work‑life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust.

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