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Job overview
Are you interested in nutritional support, work within a specialist oncology setting, and enjoy MDT working? An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated dietitian to join our team in Sutton. It can easily be reached from London with direct train services from Victoria, London Bridge and Clapham junction (25 minutes) and a free staff shuttle bus from the station. The post will be part of a rotation program where you will gain experience in gastro-intestinal, haematology, head and neck and paediatrics at all aspects of the patients journey in both in-patients and outpatients. You will work alongside experienced dietitians where there will be opportunities for you to take part in service improvement and to build on your existing knowledge and skill within the largest cancer centre in Europe. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and supports study leave.
The Nutrition and Dietetics service consists of 23 dietitians split over 2 sites, as well as support staff. The team is part of Therapies which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely MDT approach.
To make an informal enquiry please contact Jennifer Newman, Highly Specialist Dietitian, tel: 0208 808 3066 or email [email protected]
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 should be an experienced practitioner, who is 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
Work autonomously to provide specialist advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence, with guidance from senior colleagues. This will involve:
- Formulating nutritional diagnosis (through interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history)
- the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals)
Person specification
Other
Desirable
- Teaching experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC registered
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Confident
- Self-motivated
- Flexible, adaptable and creative
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
- Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance .
- Able to deal with distressed patient, carers and staff
- Ability to liaise with all professionals at all levels
- Able to organise complex information
- Maintain confidentiality
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of dietetics in oncology
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of audit and research methodology
Desirable
- Experience in oncology
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to work effectively alone, with individuals and groups
- Commitment to clinical supervision
- Clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of professional development, commitment to lifelong learning
- Evaluation and research skills
- Evidence of digital skills and dietary analysis
- Knowledge of troubleshooting regarding enteral feeding tubes
Desirable
- Presentation skills – evidence informal presentations to small groups
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This advert is for Specialist Dietitian with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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