Oncology Dietitian

Job overview

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate Dietitian to join our Care Care Dietetic Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

This new fixed term band 5 role is ideal for a clinician who is keen to gain experience across a range of settings including inpatient, outpatient and day units working as an essential and respected part of the wider MDT. The dietitian will work across a range of cancer sites providing nutrition support advice to patients from diagnosis through to best supportive care with supervision from experienced members of the team to support and develop knowledge and skills.

As a department, we pride ourselves on being forward-thinking and collaborative. We foster a culture of shared learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement, supported by quarterly county-wide CPD sessions aligned with the four pillars of practice.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the cancer care team providing dietetic support and advice for patients diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy.
• To work across settings including inpatient wards, chemotherapy day unit and outpatient clinics
• To assess and treat an agreed caseload of patients under the supervision of a more senior practitioner
• To keep accurate records in accordance with RCHT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.
• To contribute in individual and team learning, development and wellbeing

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks  Professional registration and qualification checks  Employment history and reference checks  Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.