Job summary
Location: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Rotherham
Service: Active Together Cancer Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
Working pattern and duration: 0.8WTE (30hrs) until September 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Dietitian to lead on the development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of best practice in relation to nutrition within cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation services.
As the Dietetic Lead within the Active Together Service, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering a high-quality, patient-centred nutrition service for individuals affected by cancer. This role sits within a vibrant, award-winning Dietetic Department of 41 staff, known for its supportive culture and excellent administrative support.
You will work as part of a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure a seamless integration of nutritional care into the cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation pathway. The post offers the opportunity to influence and improve clinical outcomes for patients, contribute to service evaluation and development, and be involved in innovative models of care.
Main duties of the job
- You will work as part of a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to ensure a seamless integration of nutritional care into the cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation pathway. The post offers the opportunity to influence and improve clinical outcomes for patients, contribute to service evaluation and development, and be involved in innovative models of care.
- Collaborate closely with MDT colleagues to develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care pathways for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
- Provide advanced, evidence-based nutritional assessment and intervention for patients across the cancer care continuum.
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Lead on audits, data collection and service evaluations to demonstrate clinical outcomes and service impact.
- Act as a source of expert advice for other healthcare professionals and provide supervision and support for junior staff and students.
- Liaise with stakeholders across acute and community settings to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Support the development of patient education materials and resources in line with best practice guidelines.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation within patient records and Trust systems.
- Take an active role in departmental meetings, CPD activities and contribute to the strategic direction of the Dietetic Service.
Interviews to take place 11th August 2025
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall
But don't just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Dietetics
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Student Clinical Educators Training
- Attainment of validated post registration qualification at Masters level in nutritional support i.e. PEN clinical update
- Involvement with Student Training
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body British Dietetic Association
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
- Completed recognised IT course e.g.ECDL/Elite/MOST
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration dietetic experience with demonstrable senior grade working within a cancer or nutrition support speciality.
- Demonstrable dietetic experience
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area.
- Evidence of project management learning and practice
- Able to lead, chair meetings and contribute to operational service delivery and the development of departmental structures and systems
- Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and service targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Well-developed skills to train other health care professionals and student dietitians
Desirable
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Experience of leading a multi-professional team.
- Evidence of participation in research projects
Pin
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management.
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Research and/or publications or contributions to cancer/ nutrition support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Dietetics
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- Student Clinical Educators Training
- Attainment of validated post registration qualification at Masters level in nutritional support i.e. PEN clinical update
- Involvement with Student Training
Desirable
- Membership of Professional body British Dietetic Association
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
- Completed recognised IT course e.g.ECDL/Elite/MOST
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration dietetic experience with demonstrable senior grade working within a cancer or nutrition support speciality.
- Demonstrable dietetic experience
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area.
- Evidence of project management learning and practice
- Able to lead, chair meetings and contribute to operational service delivery and the development of departmental structures and systems
- Able to balance competing priorities and meet personal and service targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Well-developed skills to train other health care professionals and student dietitians
Desirable
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of leading service developments.
- Experience of leading a multi-professional team.
- Evidence of participation in research projects
Pin
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership expertise and knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
Desirable
- Evidence of utilising systems of performance management.
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Research and/or publications or contributions to cancer/ nutrition support.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
