Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity to recruit a Band 6 to our developing Oncology Dietetic Team. We are looking for a suitably qualified Dietitian to support the Oncology Dietetic service on a 3 day per week basis for 9 months until 30.09.26.
You will be supported by our Senior Dietitians and be provided with training. You will be involved in providing a service to Upper GI cancer patients patients across the cancer pathway including Inpatients and Outpatients and all modes of treatment; Chemotherapy / Radiotherapy / Surgery.
Our Specialist Cancer SMDTs are very inclusive and supportive and we have a strong presence and professional profile within them. Many of the Oncology Dietetic Team also have regional and national involvement in their clinical areas.
Our department has 100+ Dietitians. Our Oncology team is currently 16 strong and we are involved in the planning and preparing of our new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. We currently provide services to specialities including Head and Neck, HPB, Haem-Oncology and Transplant, UGI, Colorectal and Lung.
Main duties of the job
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 7s 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.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th October 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 27th October 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments, you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract, you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th October 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 27th October 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State Registered Dietitian
- Appropriate degree / diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced dietetic Practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
Desirable
- Training / further study
- Oncology / PEN group member
Experience
Essential
- Good general acute experience in the NHS or comparable hospital systems
- Evidence of researching and experiencing specialist Dietetic areas including one or more of the following: Nutrition Support, Oncology, Gastroenterology and Surgery
- MDT work
- Evidence of the ability to research and produce project portfolios / work
- Experience of giving talks / group education sessions on dietetic subjects
- Interest in Nutrition Support, Oncology and Dietetics
- Proven development work in either specialty or can demonstrate the potential from transferable specialisms
Desirable
- Student Training experience
- Experience using electronic patient record
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and interest in nutrition in Oncology
- Up to date with current general issues in Dietetics
- Demonstrates good clinical practice
- Good knowledge of artificial nutritional support
Skills
Essential
- Ability to convey ideas clearly and simply
- The ability to be able to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally in the English language
- Able to prioritise the needs of patients and colleagues
- Evidence of working well in a team and demonstrates potential to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish appropriate rapport with patients and staff
- Ability to function professionally and intelligently in a clinical situation with many people present
- Evidence of time management with organisational skills and able to manage busy workload
- Be prepared to deal with sensitive and confidential issues
- Be able to concentrate through emotional and distressing interviews
- Computer Literate, knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Able to be adaptable to be able to learn new computerised programmes, e.g. EPIC
- Pays attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to interact with staff at senior level and all stakeholders
- Appreciates own limitations
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to undertake on-call duties
- Works well under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- State Registered Dietitian
- Appropriate degree / diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced dietetic Practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
Desirable
- Training / further study
- Oncology / PEN group member
Experience
Essential
- Good general acute experience in the NHS or comparable hospital systems
- Evidence of researching and experiencing specialist Dietetic areas including one or more of the following: Nutrition Support, Oncology, Gastroenterology and Surgery
- MDT work
- Evidence of the ability to research and produce project portfolios / work
- Experience of giving talks / group education sessions on dietetic subjects
- Interest in Nutrition Support, Oncology and Dietetics
- Proven development work in either specialty or can demonstrate the potential from transferable specialisms
Desirable
- Student Training experience
- Experience using electronic patient record
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge and interest in nutrition in Oncology
- Up to date with current general issues in Dietetics
- Demonstrates good clinical practice
- Good knowledge of artificial nutritional support
Skills
Essential
- Ability to convey ideas clearly and simply
- The ability to be able to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally in the English language
- Able to prioritise the needs of patients and colleagues
- Evidence of working well in a team and demonstrates potential to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish appropriate rapport with patients and staff
- Ability to function professionally and intelligently in a clinical situation with many people present
- Evidence of time management with organisational skills and able to manage busy workload
- Be prepared to deal with sensitive and confidential issues
- Be able to concentrate through emotional and distressing interviews
- Computer Literate, knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Able to be adaptable to be able to learn new computerised programmes, e.g. EPIC
- Pays attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to interact with staff at senior level and all stakeholders
- Appreciates own limitations
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to undertake on-call duties
- Works well under pressure
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).