# Specialist Dietitian Haematology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-dietitian-haematology/a57ad74d-bf33-4384-9d61-974629031c7c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-dietitian-haematology/a57ad74d-bf33-4384-9d61-974629031c7c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - **Location:** Derriford Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 18.75 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-28T15:31:01.128Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Plymouth/University_Hospitals_Plymouth_NHS_Trust/Oncology/Oncology-v8276642 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8276642?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Dietitian with a background in Oncology and/or Haematology to join our team in this exciting new role. You will play a key role in establishing and developing a specialist nutrition service for patients undergoing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy, providing expert nutritional assessment, intervention and support throughout the patient pathway. Working as part of the multidisciplinary CAR T team, you will help shape service delivery, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the development of clinical protocols, patient education resources and service evaluation. ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*** ### Main duties of the job Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be a key member of the Haematology multidisciplinary team. You will: Be responsible for the specialist provision of a dietetic service to patients undertaking CAR-T treatment for haematological malignancies in both adult and teenage young adult services. Work predominantly in the transplant unit but also in a variety of clinical settings including acute haematology wards, chemotherapy and radiotherapy outpatient departments and out-patient clinics. Provide complex nutritional support and supportive dietary advice to patients with haematological cancers. Work with an experienced team of oncology dietitians covering a range of clinical specialities including Head and Neck, general oncology, and UGI. Be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams working closely with haematology consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and ward nurses on the specialist wards. Be involved with the supervision and support of junior dietitians, dietetic assistants, and dietetic students. WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in acute dietetics and nutrition support, with evidence of relevant, strong clinical skills. Flexibility, ability to prioritise and manage a busy, complex caseload is essential. You must have excellent communication skills as well as an empathic nature to help patients manage their condition and be aware of the psychological impact this may have. You should have extensive experience of working with complex nutritional support patients requiring enteral nutrition in the acute setting. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Circumstances **Essential** - Flexible regarding duties - May be required to work over a 7 day period in the future ### Other factors **Essential** - Maintains professional appearance **Desirable** - British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership - Member of BDA specialist group ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent - Professional registration (HPC) - Completion of Clinical Supervisory Skills course - Evidence of recent CPD **Desirable** - Relevant validated BDA Clinical Update course e.g PENG or oncology/ haematology post registration education - Registered for Diploma in advanced dietetic practice - A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups. ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - Effective communication skills with an ability to communicate with all levels of healthcare personnel (ward staff, kitchen staff, dietitians, senior and junior medical staff, senior managers) as well as patients and their carers - Able to work within a team - Expertise in the practical skills of nutritional support - Effective teaching and presentation skills - Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentations - Good organisational and time management/ prioritisation skills - Ability to supervise students and junior department staff - Capable of producing good quality written information for staff and patients **Desirable** - Ability to lift feeding equipment / deliver feeding supplies to patients on wards - Ability to work in a busy Environment - Commitment to clinical governance - Ability to interpret research findings and apply to practice ### Knowledge and experience **Essential** - Demonstrable experience in clinical dietetics within the NHS post registration - Proven Evidence of a particular knowledge/experience in oncology and haematology dietetics and nutrition support - Proven Knowledge of national and international guidelines relevant to oncology dietetics - Demonstrable Training, supervisory and teaching experience - Demonstrable Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team - Demonstrable Experience in audit, standard setting and guideline development **Desirable** - Computer skills in database use and statistical packages - Demonstrable Experience of enteral feeding - Demonstrable Experience with oncology/ palliative care patients - Demonstrable Experience with Stem Cell transplant patients - Demonstrable Experience with CAR T patients. ### Disposition/Attitude/Motivation **Essential** - Proactive, with an ability to set up new initiative - Self motivated - Empathetic and approachable **Desirable** - An enquiring mind with an enthusiasm for research and innovation ## Documents - [specialist dietitian haematology (docx, 89.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10650290) ## 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.