Specialist Oncology Dietitian (Head and Neck)
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Job Summary
We are a department of 26 dietitians working across our two general hospital sites. Our experienced team contributes to national dietetic specialist groups, publishes articles and presents at the BDA research symposium/ clinical conferences.
Job Summary
We are a department of 26 dietitians working across our two general hospital sites. Our experienced team contributes to national dietetic specialist groups, publishes articles and presents at the BDA research symposium/ clinical conferences.
We actively encourage audit and service development, and offer supervision programmes, CPD, and regular team meetings. You will be involved in student training as we offer University of Worcester A, B, C student placements.
If you would like to arrange an informal visit or get further information, please do get in touch with Sarah Pritchard.
Main duties of the job
To work as an experienced autonomous practitioner providing a high standard of patient-focused care through specialised assessment. To plan and deliver a high-quality service to oncology patients working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. To assist with student training and their supervision and contribute to the Therapy Clinical Governance agenda to further improve the quality of the dietetic service. To assist with the day-to-day planning co-ordination, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of the dietetic service to oncology patients.
About Us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-25-0099-4
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To work as an experienced autonomous practitioner providing a high standard of patient-focused care through specialised assessment. To plan and deliver a high-quality service to oncology patients working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. To assist with student training and their supervision and contribute to the Therapy Clinical Governance agenda to further improve the quality of the dietetic service. To assist with the day-to-day planning co-ordination, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of the dietetic service to oncology patients.
Job Summary:
* To provide and develop a countywide dietetic service to oncology patients
* To provide dietetic expertise on nutrition support for oncology patients to improve nutritional status and quality of life.
* To act as a specialist resource on nutrition for medical and nursing staff in the Oncology Centre and for patients and carers.
* To provide education and training to patients and carers and to the health professionals on role of nutrition in oncology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an experienced autonomous practitioner providing a high standard of patient-focused care through specialised assessment. To plan and deliver a high-quality service to oncology patients working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. To assist with student training and their supervision and contribute to the Therapy Clinical Governance agenda to further improve the quality of the dietetic service. To assist with the day-to-day planning co-ordination, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of the dietetic service to oncology patients.
Job Summary:
* To provide and develop a countywide dietetic service to oncology patients
* To provide dietetic expertise on nutrition support for oncology patients to improve nutritional status and quality of life.
* To act as a specialist resource on nutrition for medical and nursing staff in the Oncology Centre and for patients and carers.
* To provide education and training to patients and carers and to the health professionals on role of nutrition in oncology.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of adult dietetics working with people who have cancer.
Qualifications
Essential
* Dietetic degree
Person Specification
Essential
* Dietetic degree
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
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