Job summary
Wellbeing Cancer Dietitian
Department: Cancer Services
Band 7 £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
Part-time 15 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian with highly developed interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills to join our friendly Wellbeing Cancer team at MKUH. You will job share with a 0.6 WTE Wellbeing Cancer Dietitian and work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including a Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Consultants and Specialist Nurses, whilst maintaining strong skills with the Dietetic department. The service is supported by a forward thinking and supportive Management Team, Palliative Care Team and Nurse Practitioners. Administrative support is provided by the Wellbeing Team Coordinator.
If you are reliable, hardworking, flexible, self-motivated and can demonstrate excellent communication skills, then this position could well be right for you.
Interview date: W/C 10.11.2025
Main duties of the job
- To provide a Nutrition and Dietetic Service, for cancer patients, working across both outpatient and inpatient settings. You would work as part of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide a highly specialised nutrition service to service to service users with a variety of tumour types at MKUH in accordance with local and national guidelines.
- To takea lead role in the nutritional management of patients referred to the Cancer Services.
- To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a highly complex presentation.
- To determine dietetic treatment indicated for patients within the speciality.
- To act as a source of knowledge and skill in the field of dietetics for Cancer patients and their families and carers.
- To act as clinical resource to other dietitians and health and social care professionals that are working with cancer patients that have a complex presentation.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
You will provide tailored dietary advice and monitoring to patients at the point of diagnosis and along their cancer pathway to help to optimise nutritional status through and enteral nutrition. Applicants must have appropriate knowledge and clinical experience in cancer care. This post will include the delivery of specialist clinics, cover for an inpatient ward and chemotherapy suite and the ongoing development of multidisciplinary group education sessions. You will manage a varied caseload of patients, recognise the needs of patients and deliver a holistic and patient-centred service for those living with and beyond cancer.
Many learning and development opportunities will be available to you. You will be innovative and participate in service improvement through audit and peer review measures. We firmly believe in holistic care and we have strong links with Milton Keynes Patient Partnership group who work alongside us to help improve services.
The onsite cancer centre offers streamlined cancer services with the recent addition of an Oxford University Hospital onsite radiotherapy service.
Clinical:
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a highly complex presentation/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
Professional:
- To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
Organisational:
- To be responsible for the supervision and coordination of junior staff, students and assistants as required.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
You will provide tailored dietary advice and monitoring to patients at the point of diagnosis and along their cancer pathway to help to optimise nutritional status through and enteral nutrition. Applicants must have appropriate knowledge and clinical experience in cancer care. This post will include the delivery of specialist clinics, cover for an inpatient ward and chemotherapy suite and the ongoing development of multidisciplinary group education sessions. You will manage a varied caseload of patients, recognise the needs of patients and deliver a holistic and patient-centred service for those living with and beyond cancer.
Many learning and development opportunities will be available to you. You will be innovative and participate in service improvement through audit and peer review measures. We firmly believe in holistic care and we have strong links with Milton Keynes Patient Partnership group who work alongside us to help improve services.
The onsite cancer centre offers streamlined cancer services with the recent addition of an Oxford University Hospital onsite radiotherapy service.
Clinical:
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a highly complex presentation/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition.
Professional:
- To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
Organisational:
- To be responsible for the supervision and coordination of junior staff, students and assistants as required.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Post graduate study in Nutrition & Dietetics masters level or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council
- Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge of national guidelines pertinent to Cancer and Palliative Care.
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Cancer care
- Membership of Specialist Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- Considerable postgraduate clinical dietetic experience of working in acute/ cancer setting
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with a complex and challenging conditions and prognoses
- Experience of preparing letters, clinical and other reports and/or presentations
- Experience working with and within MDTs
- Experience of working with people with cancer or those living beyond cancer
- Demonstrable and evidenced high level of analytical and judgement skills with ability to understand complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison
- Demonstrable & evidenced high level ability to form and maintain collaborative professional relationships with colleagues across all levels
- Demonstrable & evidenced skills in planning and organising activities (e.g. groups) skills in planning, organising and managing own workload.
- Demonstrable & evidenced ability to work in a complex and changing environment; demonstrate ability to work under pressure and according to changing priorities & service needs
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training; professional and clinical supervision (to peers and other members of MDT)
- Experience of facilitating patient groups
Skills
Essential
- Skills in working with clients with cancer/palliative care or long-term conditions, including those at end of life.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Ability to undertake supervision and appraisals with juniors, assistants & students.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate, highly complex contentious or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families and carers using a variety of techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of health care professional to ensure effective management of the patient pathway
- Maintain accurate patient and service related reports and records using written and computer generated report facilities.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Post graduate study in Nutrition & Dietetics masters level or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Registered with UK Health Care Professions Council
- Awareness of NHS & Trust systems, policies, procedures & current changes.
- Sound therapeutic & clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge of national guidelines pertinent to Cancer and Palliative Care.
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Cancer care
- Membership of Specialist Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- Considerable postgraduate clinical dietetic experience of working in acute/ cancer setting
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, presenting with a complex and challenging conditions and prognoses
- Experience of preparing letters, clinical and other reports and/or presentations
- Experience working with and within MDTs
- Experience of working with people with cancer or those living beyond cancer
- Demonstrable and evidenced high level of analytical and judgement skills with ability to understand complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation, comparison
- Demonstrable & evidenced high level ability to form and maintain collaborative professional relationships with colleagues across all levels
- Demonstrable & evidenced skills in planning and organising activities (e.g. groups) skills in planning, organising and managing own workload.
- Demonstrable & evidenced ability to work in a complex and changing environment; demonstrate ability to work under pressure and according to changing priorities & service needs
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training; professional and clinical supervision (to peers and other members of MDT)
- Experience of facilitating patient groups
Skills
Essential
- Skills in working with clients with cancer/palliative care or long-term conditions, including those at end of life.
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Ability to undertake supervision and appraisals with juniors, assistants & students.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to effectively communicate, highly complex contentious or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families and carers using a variety of techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of health care professional to ensure effective management of the patient pathway
- Maintain accurate patient and service related reports and records using written and computer generated report facilities.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
