Job summary
An opportunity as arisen within the oncology dietetic team here a University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
To work with head and neck cancer patients to improve and develop the dietetic service in this new role. Along side members of the multidisciplinary team.
In addition to supporting other members within the oncology dietetic team.
Please read the job description and job specification for responsibilities of the role and what it entails.
Main duties of the job
The posts will include working with head and neck cancer patients inpatient, outpatient, face to face, telephone consultations, within radiotherapy, chemotherapy and palliative care settings. You will be part of the multidisciplinary team and work along side a variety of other healthcare professionals. To provide nutritional support to a range of patients.
If you are successful your role will be to develop the post, including audit, projects and teaching to a variety of people.
The department is committed to student training and dietetic apprenticeship. You will be involved in delivering placements for A, B and C placements.
Closing date of applications - 16 April 2026
Interview date - 30 April 2026
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AIgenerated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy
Learn more about changes to UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy
Learn more about changes to UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Dietetic Degree
- HCPC registration
- Facilitator of learning course
- Evidence of masters module
Desirable
- Post registration study in oncology
- Counselling or motivational interviewing
- Leadership training
- Member of specialist group eg Oncology Specialist group of BDA
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working as part of a MDT
- Evidence of enteral feeding with inpatients and outpatients
- Evidence of working with patients with head and neck cancer.
- Evidence of supporting/managing other staff
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
- Evidence of leadership or coaching training
Knowledge
Essential
- Higher knowledge of oncological treatment
- Evidence of knowledge of national issues and trends in oncology treatments
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical effectiveness within an organisation
- Evidence of leading on audits
Desirable
- Knowledge of home enteral feeding systems
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Dietetic Degree
- HCPC registration
- Facilitator of learning course
- Evidence of masters module
Desirable
- Post registration study in oncology
- Counselling or motivational interviewing
- Leadership training
- Member of specialist group eg Oncology Specialist group of BDA
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working as part of a MDT
- Evidence of enteral feeding with inpatients and outpatients
- Evidence of working with patients with head and neck cancer.
- Evidence of supporting/managing other staff
Desirable
- Evidence of service development
- Evidence of leadership or coaching training
Knowledge
Essential
- Higher knowledge of oncological treatment
- Evidence of knowledge of national issues and trends in oncology treatments
- Evidence of knowledge of clinical effectiveness within an organisation
- Evidence of leading on audits
Desirable
- Knowledge of home enteral feeding systems
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).
