Dietitian

Job overview

Are you interested in nutritional support, and would like to gain experince in oncology in a supportive MDT enviroment? Then this may be the job for you. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated dietitian to join our team in chelsea. There will be an opportunity to gain experience in patients with a variety of cancers (including head and neck and gastro-intestinal) at all aspects of their cancer journey. You will have a caseload of both in-patients and outpatient clinics and be supported by a team of dietitians.

This is an opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience.  The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and support for study leave. There is a perceptership program in place and there will be ample opportunities to extend your knowledge and skill within a specialist environment and you will be encouraged get involved in service development alongside experienced specialist dietitians and teaching.

The Nutrition and Dietetics service is part of the Therapies department which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely multi-disciplinary approach.

We’re world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.

Main duties of the job

Provide the Royal Marsden Hospital with an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service to in and out patients. The post-holder will be a source of knowledge and expertise for, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.

To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies using advanced clinical reasoning skills particularly in oncology. This may include the use of complex calculations and/or anthropometric/other equipment.

Formulate and deliver an individual nutrition and dietetic treatment based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and analysis of biochemical results. To be responsible for providing specialised advice to clients within the oncology setting including nutritional assessment, dietary counselling, motivational interviewing, negotiating targets, developing care plans and communicating these with relevant health and other care agencies. This may be on a one to one basis or to groups, both in an in and out-patient setting.

To make an informal enquiry or to visit us please contact Rhianna Rout Lysandrou, Highly Specialist Dietitian or Natalie Harris, Operational Lead for Enteral Feeding Dietitian, telephone 020 7808 2814 or email [email protected]