Oncology UGI Dietitian

NHS

  • Hereford
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 5 days ago
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian with background or interest in oncology. An UGI Oncology dietitian is required to be an integral part of our UGI multidisciplinary and Dietetics teams. As part of the role you will hold face to face and virtual / phone clinics both dietetic + MDT led; plus support the work of the inpatient and CNS teams.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will manage a caseload of UGI / HPB cancer patients. Working closely with the wider dietetics + UGI team including teams in neighbouring tertiary centres.The successful candidate will be involved in the wider activities of the dietetic team including supporting student training.About usWye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number229-IC-7379315Job locationsTherapy Services, Hereford County HospitalUnion WalkHerefordHR1 2ERJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor detailed roles and responsibilities see job description and person specification attached. For further information and an information discussion contact the Clinical Manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor detailed roles and responsibilities see job description and person specification attached. For further information and an information discussion contact the Clinical Manager.Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential
  • BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration
  • Evidence of post graduate dietetic education
Desirable
  • BDA Member
  • Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training
Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesEssential
  • Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of Dietetics
  • Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
  • Presentation and teaching skills
  • Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues.
  • Able to be flexible and adaptable in terms of working hours and work location
  • Evidence of ability to lead on projects involving other members of the Dietetic Department/ MDT
ExperienceEssential
  • Proven experience working as a Dietitian
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Experience of service development and or practice innovation
  • Experience of working with patients with cancer
Other FactorsEssential
  • Ability to travel to meet role requirements
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential
  • BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration
  • Evidence of post graduate dietetic education
Desirable
  • BDA Member
  • Basic Clinical Supervisory Skills training
Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesEssential
  • Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of Dietetics
  • Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
  • Presentation and teaching skills
  • Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues.
  • Able to be flexible and adaptable in terms of working hours and work location
  • Evidence of ability to lead on projects involving other members of the Dietetic Department/ MDT
ExperienceEssential
  • Proven experience working as a Dietitian
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Experience of service development and or practice innovation
  • Experience of working with patients with cancer
Other FactorsEssential
  • Ability to travel to meet role requirements

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