Job overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with an interest in oncology; and involves working with multiple tumour-site specific multi-disciplinary teams who value and respect the role of Dietitians.
We encourage every Band to protect % of their time within the role to development, both individually and as a service. We are particularly keen for this Service to be delivered differently, such as through the introduction of group sessions and patient information accessible through the intranet and QR codes, so if this appeals to you, please apply!
As a valued member of our team, you will receive:
1. Flexible working, including opportunities for home working
2. Clinical supervision and support from experienced and specialist dietitians
3. Dedicated time for professional and service development
4. Regular appraisals and personalised development plan
5. Access to a range of CPD opportunities, the Oxford AHPs Research & Innovation Unit, and Bodleian Library collection.
The position is based in the Department of Therapies and Dietetics within a purpose-built cancer and surgical centre at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford.
Main duties of the job
To have responsibility for providing a dietetic service to patients treated at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford or Brodey Centre, Banbury. The focus of this post is providing nutritional support to Oncology patients admitted throughout their cancer journey for inpatient treatment or for treatment/disease-related side effects. The post holder will also be responsible for developing the dietetic service to outpatients and day treatment patients.
To contribute to the oncology dietetic service, working alongside a team of experienced oncology, haematology and elective surgery specialty dietitians.
The role involves:
6. Responsibility for the dietetic care of cancer outpatients before, during and after receiving cancer treatment at the Churchill Hospital or Brodey Centre. This will include face to face, telephone contacts and group sessions
7. Supporting patients throughout their cancer journey for inpatient treatment or for treatment/disease-related side effects
8. Working as a member of multiple tumour-site specific multi-disciplinary teams
9. Working with a team of Oncology, Haematology and Elective surgery specialist dietitians, Macmillan Dietetic Support Workers and Dietetic Assistants
10. Working as a member of the dietetic department by taking the lead on corporate departmental projects
11. Advising and teaching medical and nursing staff on the dietetic management of oncology patients and enteral nutritional support
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view
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