Specialist Oncology Dietitian

Velindre University Nhs Trust; Cardiff; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Velindre University NHS Trust seeks a motivated Registered Dietitian to join the Therapies Team in a rotational Band 6 post across inpatient wards, Same Day Emergency Care and outpatient services. You will provide specialist nutritional care for cancer patients, including acute oncology, head & neck, and upper GI cancers, within multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes nutritional assessment, nutrition support, and service development, with opportunities for training and professional

Qualificações

• Degree/Diploma in Dietetics.
• HCPC registration or eligible to practise in the UK.
• Specialist knowledge in oncology/palliative care or nutrition support.

Responsabilidades

• Delivery of nutritional assessment and intervention for oncology/palliative care patients.
• Manage complex caseload across inpatient, ED, and outpatients.
• Provide oral, enteral, and parenteral nutrition support as trained.
• Contribute to service improvement and research activities.
• Supervise students and junior staff; educate teams.

Conhecimentos

Nutrition support

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisation & adaptability

Student supervision & training

Formação académica

Dietetics degree/diploma

Ferramentas

HCPC registration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join the Therapies Team at Velindre Cancer Services.

This rotational Band 6 role offers experience across inpatient wards, Same Day Emergency Care and outpatient services, supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment journey. You will provide specialist nutritional care to patients with a range of cancer diagnoses, including Acute Oncology, Head and Neck Cancer, and Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer, working closely within multidisciplinary teams

You will be a Registered Dietitian who:

• Has experience in nutritional assessment and nutrition support.
• Can manage a varied and complex caseload effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Is organised, adaptable and committed to high-quality patient care.
• Has an interest in service development and professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Deliver evidence-based nutritional assessment, intervention and evaluation for patients with complex needs
• Manage a diverse oncology and palliative care caseload
• Provide oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition support, with appropriate training and within scope of practice
• Support patients experiencing treatment-related nutritional complications
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, quality improvement and research activities
• Supervise and support students, junior staff and support workers
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals across acute, community and primary care settings

As part of our specialist Dietetics Team, you will receive excellent professional support and opportunities to develop your oncology expertise while making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.

Working for our organisation

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder will work within a rotational post, working across inpatients, same day emergency care and outpatients supporting specialist oncology patients such as acute oncology, head & neck cancer, upper gastro-intestinal cancer.
• The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate Dietetic interventions with autonomy within Oncology and Palliative Care, managing their caseload using evidence-based practice and client centred principles.
• Working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will review and establish a clear treatment and management plan for all patients referred to the Dietetic service.
• The post holder will provide nutritional assessment and interventions for patients within the cancer centre to facilitate and manage nutritional care across the specialist and treatment pathways.
• The post holder will participate in the band 6 rotational dietetic posts at Velindre Cancer Service.
• They will work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and local health board dietetic teams to negotiate care provision across the primary / secondary care interface.
• They will also provide leadership through supervision, induction, training, and education of junior staff, support staff and students according to organisational policy and accepted professional standards. To demonstrate a commitment to the education of dietetic students ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards through regular supervision on practice placement, leading on the education of patient groups on the role of nutrition and cancer rehabilitation.

Person specification

Qualifcations and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Degree/Diploma in Dietetics
• Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Applies specialist knowledge of Dietetics in oncology & palliative care or nutrition support.

Desirable criteria

• Post registration / Masters level qualification e.g. in oncology and palliative care or nutrition support e.g. PEN Group course
• Member of the BDA Oncology Group and/or PENG
• Evidence of recent relevant CPD

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant experience that includes nutrition support
• Relevant experience that includes nutrition support
• Inter-professional and multi-agency team working

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Oncology and Palliative Care

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area.
• Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application within oncology and palliative care
• Presentations skills to include use of audio-visual aids.

Desirable criteria

• Group interventions
• Advanced Communication skills

Additional

Essential criteria

• Professional confidence
• Adaptive skills that embrace change and new developments
• Ability to cope well under pressure.

Desirable criteria

• Able to cope under emotionally stressful conditions.
• Able to work hours flexibly

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