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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Oncology Dietitian

The closing date is 11 August 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic dietitian to join the oncology service at Southend University Hospital in the provision of a comprehensive service to patients requiring dietary support as a result of a cancer diagnosis.

In this role you will be the dietetic clinical lead for the oncology service and have the chance to review and develop the dietetic service in accordance with the service needs and national guidance.

You will work closely with the oncology consultants, clinical nurse specialists, speech and language therapists, pharmacists, other oncology dietitians across the Trust to help streamline services, as well as other members of the wider MDT.

We are committed to continuous professional development and would also support the successful candidate in their development within the role.

Please note that this vacancy may close early due to the number of applications.

Main duties of the job

You will join our team of 16 dietitians and 2 admin support staff to provide a dietetic service for patients with a cancer diagnosis.

Your role will include:

Specialist dietetic responsibility at an advanced level for patients with a cancer diagnosis, including a caseload of predominantly head and neck cancers.Providing support and education for patient at diagnosisProviding a service in AHP clinics for patients for pre-habilitation, on-treatment, post-treatment and rehab stages.Liaising with other dietitians across sites to ensure effective hand over and continuation of patient careLiaising with community teams regarding community tube fed patientsProviding a remote service to community patients who are tube fed or needing extra supportLiaising with local hospices for support of end of life patientsResearch driven team often involved in auditCover to the oncology wards, in conjunction with the band 6 oncology dietitian.Promoting dietetics and the role of the dietitian in oncology.Service review and development.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9774

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Advanced Oncology Dietitian role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Advanced Oncology Dietitian role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Dietitian
  • HCPC Registration
  • 5 Years experience as a dietitian

Desirable

  • Behaviour change training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS Experience
  • Previous oncology experience
  • Knowledge of chemotherapy
  • Knowledge of head and neck cancer management
  • Knowledge of cancer pathways

Desirable

  • Leadership skills
  • Previous head & neck cancer management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Dietitian
  • HCPC Registration
  • 5 Years experience as a dietitian

Desirable

  • Behaviour change training

Experience

Essential

  • Previous NHS Experience
  • Previous oncology experience
  • Knowledge of chemotherapy
  • Knowledge of head and neck cancer management
  • Knowledge of cancer pathways

Desirable

  • Leadership skills
  • Previous head & neck cancer management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Oncology Dietitian

Rebecca Davies

rebecca.davies66@nhs.net

01702435555

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9774

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY


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