Highly Specialist Dietitian
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust · Advanced Nurse Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£58133.00 to £65261.00
- Closing date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5682902
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Job summary
Are you experienced in oncology, keen to work within a very specialist oncology setting and enjoy multidisciplinary working? Then this may be the job for you. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated dietitian to join our team, providing cross site cover for our late effects patients. The post will cover a variety of cancers with a focus on those with GI symptoms. You will have a caseload of in-patients and outpatients.
What can we provide for you?The opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience. You should have at least 3 years experience in nutritional support including 2 years experience of working with cancer patients. You should also have experience of supervising junior members of staff. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and support for study leave. The post will provide ample opportunities to extend your knowledge and skill within a specialist environment and you will be encouraged get involved in service development and teaching.
To make an informal enquiry or to visit us please contact Natalie Harris, Deputy Head of Dietetics Natalie.Harris@rmh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The post-holder should be a skilled practitioner, who has experience of oncology, gastroenterology and nutritional support. The post holder will provide the Royal Marsden Hospital with an effective and flexible nutrition and dietetic service. They will carry a varied caseload including both inpatients and outpatients, including the gastrointestinal late effects service. They will be a source of knowledge and expertise for less experienced colleagues, patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
282-SA1946
Job locations
The Royal Marsden Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Work autonomously to provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence. This will involve
nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history)
the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals)
determining route of feeding i.e. oral, enteral or parenteral
prescription of dietary treatment for conditions where there are limited professional guidelines
direct prescription of ACBS nutritional products
ordering biochemical tests as appropriate
To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans as appropriate to facilitate achievement of goals.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds to provide expert advice to facilitate :
treatment planning (e.g. gastroenterology, head and neck)
rehabilitation
management of late effects following treatment for cancer
How do we work?The Nutrition and Dietetics service consists of 21 dietitians split over 2 sites, as well as support staff. The team is part of the Therapies department which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely multi-disciplinary approach.
Award-Winning Patient CareWere world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Work autonomously to provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians based on clinical evidence. This will involve
nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and analysis of diet history)
the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals)
determining route of feeding i.e. oral, enteral or parenteral
prescription of dietary treatment for conditions where there are limited professional guidelines
direct prescription of ACBS nutritional products
ordering biochemical tests as appropriate
To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plans as appropriate to facilitate achievement of goals.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds to provide expert advice to facilitate :
treatment planning (e.g. gastroenterology, head and neck)
rehabilitation
management of late effects following treatment for cancer
How do we work?The Nutrition and Dietetics service consists of 21 dietitians split over 2 sites, as well as support staff. The team is part of the Therapies department which is committed to a philosophy that addresses the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of all individuals with cancer through a genuinely multi-disciplinary approach.
Award-Winning Patient CareWere world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.
What you need to do now
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