Specialist Oncology Dietitian

We have an exciting opportunity for an oncology dietitian to be part of a large dietetic department, you will be supported by dietetic managers and colleagues and will contribute to the overall dietetic service including student placements, audit, training and education.

At this world-class cancer centre, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across a diverse range of cancer types and treatments, including specialist surgery, haematology, stem cell transplants, and CAR-T therapy, alongside chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy (including proton beam therapy). You will also have the chance to work with both inpatients and outpatients, rotating through head and neck, HPB, gynaecology, and UGI outpatient services. Band 6 rotations focus on oncology related competencies, and working within dedicated team areas will support your development in these skills.

You will gain the strong foundation you need to develop as an oncology specialist. For experienced professionals, we will encourage you to progress into clinical leadership roles and take part in our leadership training programmes., As a specialist oncology dietitian, you will

Clinically responsible for the nutritional care and management of patients and independently plan organise and prioritise patient related and professional demands daily.Work as part of a rotational team and be responsible for overseeing a designated clinical area with the support of your team lead.Provide education and training to medical staff, nursing staff and other health care professionals in the Trust.Support the service and contribute to the department's annual objectives.Provide support and supervision to band 6 rotation dietitians

The department is actively involved in student training, education, audit, research, and networking at both local and national levels.

Based in Manchester, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients each year and serving a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. As a national specialist centre, approximately 15% of patients are referred from other parts of the country. We offer radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world, chemotherapy on site and at 14 partner hospitals, highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancers, and a wide range of diagnostic and support services.

The Christie is also an international leader in research, achieving world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of Europe's largest early clinical trial units, conducting over 300 trials annually. Cancer research in Manchester, primarily undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.