Specialist Oncology DietitianNHS

Job summary

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.

Job description

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.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

About us

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.