Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Nutrition and Dietetics degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
- Qualifications
HCPC registered Dietitian.
- Qualifications
Evidence of relevant post-registration training.
- Qualifications
Oncology dietetics experience in an acute setting.
- Qualifications
Relevant post-registration clinical experience.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Dietitian in Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to join the Dietitian adults in Princess Alexandra Hospital. You will be responsible for providing nutritional support to patients and/or carers with Upper G.I. and Head & Neck tumour sites, supporting their nutritional needs throughout their treatment and care. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, managing and supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred nutritional care and ensuring appropriate dietary management is provided to meet individual clinical needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Dietitian, you will be responsible for contributing to Upper GI and Head & Neck tumour site pathways, including attending relevant MDT meetings and providing dietetic input as part of the patient pathway. You will also be responsible for delivering a dedicated Dietetic Oncology telephone clinic, enabling patients to access follow-up and advice.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Details
- Date posted: 23 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £24.70 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Duration: 2 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: M0042-91185
- Job locations: Princess Alexandra Hospital, Hamstel Road, HARLOW, Essex, CM20 1QX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- To deliver the gestational diabetes telephone clinic, ensuring women newly diagnosed with the condition receive structured dietary education following their initial diagnosis.
- To provide further explanation of written gestational diabetes information, breaking down key dietary principles into clear and practical steps that can be understood and applied.
- To assess each callers understanding of the dietary information provided and identify any areas requiring further clarification during the telephone consultation.
- To discuss practical approaches to incorporating recommended dietary changes into everyday meals, routines and lifestyle following a diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
- To contribute to the development of a Teams-based group education model, considering how the existing one-to-one telephone service could be adapted for group delivery.
- To support the review and refinement of the gestational diabetes education pathway, helping to ensure the format and content remain appropriate for women accessing the service.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Advanced Dietitian with NHS Professionals Limited in Harlow, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £24.70. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 30 Nov 2026.
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