Specialist Oncology Dietitian

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Specialist Oncology Dietitian to join their supportive team at Basildon Hospital. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development in nutrition support for oncology. Ideal candidates include Band 5 dietitians looking to advance or Band 6 dietitians aiming for experience in the field. Competitive annual salary of £38,682 with additional benefits is offered.

Benefits

Ongoing personal and professional development

5% HCAS fringe benefit

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC, strong dietetic background.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Active membership in BDA.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in nutrition support for Oncology patients.
• Participate in audits and service development projects.
• Support preceptorship of newly qualified dietitians.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good time management and work prioritisation skills

Dietetic experience in enteral feeding

Experience in managing conflict

Teaching/training other dietitians or health professionals

Education

Registered with HCPC

At least two years' postgraduate dietetic experience

Member of the BDA

Member of a relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Oncology Dietitian

The closing date is 03 November 2025

A rare opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, enthusiastic, and motivated Dietetic team. We have a strong ethos of support, leadership, and collaboration. We have recently experienced a lot of internal promotions and have welcomed back old staff members that missed working with such a fantastic group of people. We have regular social events including shared lunches, summer picnics, baking competitions and holiday quizzes.

We are committed to supporting ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and you would be provided with regular CPD opportunities. The Department is dedicated to student training and staff preceptorship therefore you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in these.

This exciting opportunity is ideally suited to a suitably experienced Band 5 dietitian looking for a specialist Band 6 role, or a Band 6 looking to gain further experience and skills in this area, supported by the Band 7 Oncology Dietitians.

We are a department that supports flexible working and welcomes your application. Working at Basildon Hospital will entitle you to the additional 5% HCAS fringe benefit.

Main duties of the job

This post will enable you to further develop your skills in nutrition support in Oncology, and Head and Neck cancers.

We are a large proactive team of dietitians that strives for continual improvement in the services we provide. There will be the opportunity for you to get involved with projects, audits and service developments. We provide dietetic student placements and there will be a chance for you to participate in student learning and development. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support preceptorship of newly qualified Band 5 dietitians.

We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent training and development opportunities. Including dedicated CPD time and access to external training courses.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application. If you would like to discuss further, please contact us today!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC
• At least two years' postgraduate dietetic experience
• Member of the BDA
• Member of a relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group

Skills

• Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of good time management and work prioritisation skills
• Evidence of Dietetic experience in enteral feeding
• Evidence of experience in managing conflict
• Evidence of teaching/training other dietitians or health professionals

Knowledge

• Evidence of clinical professional development
• Evidence of knowledge in a wide variety of specialities
• Evidence of knowledge of Oncology nutrition and dietetics

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 a year per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)