Specialist Dietitian - Head and Neck Cancer and Nutrition Support

Job summary
Interested in Head and Neck oncology? Passionate about reducing malnutrition and improving patient outcomes?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dietitian to join our Acute Team working across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) NHS Foundation Trust as the Specialist Head and Neck Cancer Dietitian.

The post holder will manage a defined caseload of inpatients and outpatients for the Head and Neck Cancer Service and be the main point of contact for the service. They will be an expert in their field, supporting junior, less experienced team members by completing 1:1s, updates and clinical supervision. They will be an active member of the Acute Dietetic team, attending regular huddles and offering support and cover as required.

This forward thinking, proactive department welcome applicants interested in oncology and acute dietetics who are passionate about reducing the risk of malnutrition for patients with complex nutritional needs.

DBTH NHS Foundation Trust have great opportunities to develop skills in audit and research submitting work for publication or presentation within a supportive framework.

Applicants will work across all Hospital sites so the ability to travel to Trust sites and surrounding areas would be advantageous.

In return we offer an excellent pension scheme. We are perfectly positioned, with the major regional centres, Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield with nearby delightful countryside.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a core member of the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Dietetics team, providing flexible and evidenced based Dietetics in their area of expertise which will be Head and Neck Oncology and Nutrition Support
• Provide a Dietetic Service to patients across Doncaster and Bassetlaw who have a diagnosis of head and neck cancer as both inpatients and outpatients
• Manage own caseload, provide holistic assessment and manage every patient referred. Assess and provide timely clinical judgements, along with specialist therapy as part of the head and neck cancer pathway
• Work as an autonomous practitioner planning, prioritising and balancing patient-related activities and other professional demands to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed in a timely manner
• Take responsibility for ensuring own CPD and actively participate in audit and research activities
• Communicate complex, sensitive information and advice to patients with complex needs
• Work jointly with the MDT particularly when patients have complex needs and be part of the team responsible for developing and updating patient educational resources, conforming to Trust Guidelines
• Be responsible for delegating, supervising and supporting junior Dietitians / Therapy Assistants in managing their caseloads
• Train and supervise undergraduate and post graduate student dietitians and be involved in training and supervising dietetic / Therapy Assistants

About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Details
Closing date: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 272-8338578
Job location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

Person Specification

• Essential: Qualified as a Registered Dietitian; clinical experience of working in a hospital; experience of applying good clinical knowledge in general dietetics to patients requiring both oral and artificial nutrition support; good working knowledge of enteral tube feeding; experience working as part of an MDT; at least 12 months post registration experience in Dietetics
• Desirable: Clinical experience of working in an outpatient setting; clinical experience of working with head and neck oncology patients; experience of training dietetic students
• Essential: Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and relevant post registration training; HCPC UK Registered Dietitian; willingness to maintain evidence of ongoing CPD
• Desirable: Post graduate study in appropriate clinical and non-clinical areas; membership of the British Dietetic Association; membership of relevant special interest groups; evidence of post registration CPD
• Essential: Excellent communication skills; assertive; ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative; able to cope with difficult situations; motivated and enthusiastic; well organised; good time management; good record keeping; ability to manage a busy caseload
• Desirable: Behaviour change / motivational interviewing skills

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.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contact: Lizzie Shaw, Nutrition and Dietetic Manager, elizabeth.shaw51@nhs.net, 01302642742

Please apply through our website.