Specialist Oncology Dietitian - Rotational | Cambridge University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

We are looking for experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Dietitians to work within our team of 15 Oncology / Surgery Dietitians to care for patients treated in the Cambridge Cancer Centre. We are able to offer three rotational posts that may include areas such as Head and Neck, Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant, Lower GI, Lung and HPB. (One of these posts will provide support to the Hepatology Team 2 days/week until December 2024).
You will be well supported by Senior Oncology Dietitians and be involved in providing a service to all patients across the whole pathway, including Inpatients and Outpatients and all modes of treatment; chemotherapy / immunotherapy / CAR-T / radiotherapy / major cancer surgery. These posts will also involve supporting patients requiring artificial nutrition support.
Our Oncology specialist MDTs are very inclusive and supportive and we have a strong presence within them.
To act as part of the Dietetic Team and in conjunction with the Oncology / Critical Care team to contribute to the Dietetic Services to a variety of Oncology areas such as Lung, Head and Neck, Upper GI, HPB and Haemato-oncology patients, streamlining service and care regionally where appropriate in conjunction with the Band 7 and Band 8a Dietitians at Addenbrooke’s and other external Units / agencies as appropriate.
To work within a multi professional framework and contribute to a first class service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit.
To set and work towards individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
We are a large and growing Oncology team as we plan and prepare for the development of our new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.https://www.cambridgecancer.org.uk/our-hospital/
Our Dietetic Team of over 100 Dietitians covers a range of specialities including Cancer, Critical Care, Neurosurgery, Hepatology, Renal, Organ Transplants, Gastroenterology, Paediatrics, Diabetes, Cardiology and Obesity. We have a very active social committee and EDI group and regularly hold social events both inside and outside the hospital. In addition, the Trust also has social fitness centre on site.
We would welcome visits from anyone interested in applying for these posts to meet the team and have a look around.
We operate flexible working hours.
We are happy to consider a Band 5 to Band 6 development role for those with less experience who are enthusiastic about this area.
Part Time and job shares can also be considered.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 7 February 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Feb 2024