Specialist Oncology Dietitian - Rotational | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking experienced Dietitians to join their oncology team at the Cambridge Cancer Centre. The role involves providing high-quality dietary services to patients through various cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in oncology dietetics. Flexible working hours and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced-cost travel

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for oncology patients across various treatment modalities like chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Ability to provide artificial nutrition support to patients.
• Strong communication skills for multi-professional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients undergoing various cancer treatments.
• Support artificial nutrition requirements for patients.
• Contribute to dietetic services in multiple oncology areas.

Skills

Experience in Oncology Dietetics

Team collaboration

Evidence-based clinical practice

Education

Relevant Dietetics qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for suitably experienced Dietitians to work within our team of 15 Oncology / Surgery Dietitians to care for patients treated in the Cambridge Cancer Centre. You will be well supported by Senior Oncology Dietitians and be involved in providing a service to all patients across the whole pathway, including inpatients and outpatients and all modes of treatment; chemotherapy / immunotherapy / CAR-T / radiotherapy / major cancer surgery. These posts will also involve supporting patients requiring artificial nutrition support.

To act as part of the Dietetic Team and in conjunction with the Oncology Team, to contribute to the dietetic services to a variety of Oncology areas such as Lung, Head and Neck, Upper GI, HPB and Haemato-oncology patients, streamlining service and care regionally, where appropriate, in conjunction with the Band 7 and Band 8a Dietitians at Addenbrooke’s and other external Units/agencies as appropriate.

To work within a multi-professional framework and contribute to a first-class service through evidence-based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit. To set and work towards individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients across the whole pathway, including Inpatients and Outpatients and all modes of cancer treatment (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, CAR-T, radiotherapy, major cancer surgery).
• Support patients requiring artificial nutrition support.
• Act as part of the Dietetic Team and contribute to dietetic services in Oncology areas such as Lung, Head and Neck, Upper GI, HPB and Haemato-oncology, in conjunction with Band 7/8a Dietitians and external Units as appropriate.
• Work within a multi-professional framework to provide an evidence-based service; engage in management, education, research and audit.
• Set and work towards individual and team objectives aligned with corporate plans within the clinical governance framework.

About the Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. It has over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds. The Trust focuses on quality service for patients, staff and partners and is recognised for outstanding care and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. CUH’s values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide patient care and staff behaviour. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for local residents and specialist services for regional, national and international needs.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, or socio-economic background. Our Oncology specialist MDTs are inclusive and supportive, with a strong presence within them.

Role Details

This is an onsite clinical post at CUH. The department operates 9-5, with potential for some flexible working. We can offer 30 hours/week (0.8 WTE) for 1 year as a secondment (until 03.08.26). We would consider a progression post for a suitably qualified Band 5 wishing to develop toward Band 6 within Oncology Dietetics, depending on application numbers and recruitment success.

The Department has a thriving Research Group and supports staff with postgraduate qualifications, with guidance and development in research skills for junior staff and those new to research.

Application and Eligibility

Internal applicants on permanent contracts may apply for this post as a secondment or fixed-term contract, subject to line-manager approval. If you are on a fixed-term contract as an internal applicant, you may apply for a fixed-term position.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Requirements for Graduate visa eligibility or Sponsorship may apply depending on start date and individual circumstances.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, applicants identified as at risk of redundancy in the area will be prioritised, but interviews cannot be guaranteed. The advert closes at midnight on 8 October 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 21 October 2025.

Benefits

Cambridge University Hospitals offers development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Benefits also include reduced-cost Stagecoach travel, free Park and Ride between sites, subsidised staff parking, and on-site hot food facilities. Flexible working arrangements may be available to support good work-life balance.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.