# Oncology Dietitian > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/oncology-dietitian/dcdd5c3a-422a-446b-8bc8-7d1949bc99d0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/oncology-dietitian/dcdd5c3a-422a-446b-8bc8-7d1949bc99d0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Includes bank holiday cover on a rota. Contract ends June 2027.) - **Employment type:** Part time - 18.75 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T13:31:19.460Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Therapies/Therapies-v7985209 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7985209?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - An understanding of the impact of malnutrition on clinical outcomes - An ability to assess and write reports - An ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions - An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing medias - An ability to work effectively within teams - An ability to evaluate and report on complex data. - Demonstrated knowledge and participation in Clinical Governance ### Knowledge **Essential** - Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Dietitian **Desirable** - Membership of BDA - Experience teaching patient and/or staff groups ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of caring for a wide range of conditions **Desirable** - Experience of HEF feeding - Experience of working in oncology ## Documents - [band 5 oncology dietitian (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10269825) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.