Specialist Dietitian | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care institution in London is seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian to join its oncology team. The role involves providing specialized nutrition and dietetic services to both in-patients and out-patients, particularly cancer patients. Candidates should have at least 18 months of experience in nutritional support. This position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience in nutritional support.
• Experience of working with cancer patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service to in- and out-patients.
• Monitor and review nutritional care plans and adjust as necessary.
• Communicate complex information to patients and colleagues.
• Record all assessments in accordance with policy and standards.
• Involved in service development and collaboration with specialists.

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in nutritional support, keen to work within a specialist oncology setting and enjoy multidisciplinary working? An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated dietitian to join our team in Chelsea. You will have a caseload of both in-patients and outpatient clinics, with exposure to patients with a variety of cancers (including head and neck and gastro-intestinal) at all aspects of their cancer journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service to in- and out-patients.
• Monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans as appropriate to achieve goals.
• Communicate highly complex, sensitive information in an understandable form to patients (diverse populations), carers, managers and colleagues using negotiation, persuasion, motivation and counselling skills (e.g., potential benefits of artificial nutrition in palliative care).
• Accurately record all assessments and interventions in dietetic records, medical and nursing notes in line with trust policy and professional standards.
• Be involved in service development within a specialist environment and collaborate with experienced specialist dietitians and teaching.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 18 months of experience in nutritional support.
• Experience of working with cancer patients.

About the Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. We offer our patients the best cancer care available and contribute globally to improving cancer diagnosis and treatment. We employ over 4,500 staff across nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We operate two hospitals – Chelsea, London, and Sutton, Surrey – plus a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. We are committed to research, education and high-quality patient care, and we welcome flexible working requests to support work-life balance.

Apply and Enquiries

For informal enquiries or to visit us, please contact: Rhianna Rout-Lysandrou, Senior Specialist Dietitian, tel. [phone] or email [e-mail].

Organisation Values and Benefits

At The Royal Marsden, we value excellence and a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and clear career pathways, with opportunities to work flexibly across areas and specialities where possible.

Note: This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.