Job summary
Senior Specialist Dietitian - Gynae-oncology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian with interest in Gynae Oncology to join our team. This newly created, full-time, permanent position sits alongside a large Gynae Oncology Surgical Centre.
If you have expertise in complex nutrition support, gastrointestinal surgery, weight management, and you enjoy driving service development, this role could be ideal for you.
As this is a newly established dietetic service, you will have significant opportunities for innovation and multidisciplinary team working and development. You will collaborate closely with a large group of Gynae Consultants and Specialist Nurses, participate in ward rounds, MDT clinics, and research.
You will receive support from myself as Clinical Team Lead and join a team of eleven Senior Specialist Dietitians working together to strengthen our cohesive adult dietetic team.
If you think this job is for you, then please read on for further information about the job.
Main duties and responsibilities
The role will involve delivering dietetic care throughout the Gynaecology Cancer pathway, supporting both inpatients and outpatients. You will work with patients diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer who undergo bowel resections and have a high incidence of severe malnutrition and sarcopenia. Additionally, you will provide care for patients with endometrial cancer, many of whom experience obesity and comorbidities that influence treatment options.
Main duties of the job
To excel in this role, experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
Nutritional screening
Management of severe and complex obesity
Preoperative nutrition
Complex artificial nutrition support
You will be encouraged and supported to attend relevant national courses and conferences, contribute to research, and play an active role in further developing the Gynae Oncology dietetic service.
Department Culture and Support
The Dietetic Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary is made up of 29 dietitians, a dietetic assistant, and a dietetic apprentice. Our team provides and supports services across a wide range of specialties and tertiary centres, including:
General Medicine and Surgery
Gastroenterology and Colorectal surgery
Hepatobiliary Medicine and Surgery
Haematology
Head and Neck Surgery
Critical Care
Renal
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive, and supportive team, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and high-quality training for students. We use the Epic electronic patient record system, and we are committed to enhancing care quality through digital innovation. We actively promote a healthy work-life balance, flexible working and a culture of civility. Regular team-building sessions help us reflect on our goals and shape the future direction of the Department.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualification / Education
Essential
- BSc. or MSc. in Dietetics or BSc. In relevant science plus Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics
- Clinical Educators Course
- Completion of validated/nationally recognised post-graduate training or equivalent in the specialist area
- Member of relevant clinical specialist interest group
- State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Registered member of the British Dietetic Association
- Audit and Research training to a post-graduate level
- Completion of a post-graduate management/leadership course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate clinical experience which includes a reasonable amount of time working in a post incorporating the relevant specialty, following post-graduate experience as a Dietitian in a broad rotational post
- Experience of supervision of qualified staff, students and assistants
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development to a specialist level
- Highly comprehensive specialist knowledge of dietetic assessment and treatment techniques
- Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. British Dietetic Association/Health and Care Professions Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of managing less senior staff
- Knowledge of community and Intermediate Care services
Clinical Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
- Demonstrate complex body composition measurement skills
- Ability to motivate and negotiate to encourage reluctant and challenging patients
- Effective written communication skills e.g. clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies
- Well developed concentration, analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance appropriately with individuals or in a group setting
Person Specification
Qualification / Education
Essential
- BSc. or MSc. in Dietetics or BSc. In relevant science plus Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Dietetics
- Clinical Educators Course
- Completion of validated/nationally recognised post-graduate training or equivalent in the specialist area
- Member of relevant clinical specialist interest group
- State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Registered member of the British Dietetic Association
- Audit and Research training to a post-graduate level
- Completion of a post-graduate management/leadership course
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate clinical experience which includes a reasonable amount of time working in a post incorporating the relevant specialty, following post-graduate experience as a Dietitian in a broad rotational post
- Experience of supervision of qualified staff, students and assistants
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development to a specialist level
- Highly comprehensive specialist knowledge of dietetic assessment and treatment techniques
- Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. British Dietetic Association/Health and Care Professions Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of managing less senior staff
- Knowledge of community and Intermediate Care services
Clinical Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
- Demonstrate complex body composition measurement skills
- Ability to motivate and negotiate to encourage reluctant and challenging patients
- Effective written communication skills e.g. clinical records, reports to other health care professionals and external agencies
- Well developed concentration, analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance appropriately with individuals or in a group setting
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).
