HPB and Gastro Surgical Specialist Dietitian

Job responsibilities

We are a large and growing dietetic team as we plan and prepare for the development of our new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.https://www.cambridgecancer.org.uk/our-hospital/

Our Dietetic Team of over 100 Dietitians covers a range of specialities including Cancer, Critical Care, Neurosurgery, Hepatology, Renal, Organ Transplants, Gastroenterology, Paediatrics, Diabetes, Cardiology and Obesity. We have a very active social committee and EDI group and regularly hold social events both inside and outside the hospital. In addition, the Trust also has social fitness centre on site.

Our Oncology specialist MDTs are very inclusive and supportive and we have a strong presence within them.

This is an onsite, clinical post at CUH. The department operates over the hours of 9-5 although there may be opportunities for some flexible working.

We would consider to explore this position as a progression post for a suitably qualified Band 5 looking to develop towards a Band 6 within Oncology Dietetics. Please consider applying if you have experience at Band 5 level and would like to be considered, should this opportunity arise. However, this does not guarantee you will be shortlisted to interview in the event of large application numbers at Band 6.

The Department has a thriving and well regarded Research Group and has supported staff with post graduate qualifications, offering junior staff or those new to research guidance and support in research skills development.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is an internationally renowned teaching hospital based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, housing Royal Papworth Hospital, Astra Zeneca, MRC and the Institute for Public Health; all linking with CUH.

A number of our staff house share to make Cambridge a friendly and affordable location to start your Dietetic career. Newly appointed and existing staff can apply for a loan of up to £3000 to cover the cost of the deposit, any fees and contribution towards the first months rent.

Check out our Twitter page to see what we are currently doing: @CUH_dietitians

We would welcome visits from anyone interested in applying for these posts to meet the team and have a look around.

We operate flexible working hours when it fits in with the clinical service.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

The advert will close at midnight on 10th June 2025.

Interviews are due to be held on 18th June 2025.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Qualifications

Essential

• State Registered Dietitian
• Appropriate degree/diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced dietetic Practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Evidence of CPD (portfolio)

Desirable

• Training / further study
• Oncology / PEN group member

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of good general acute experience in the NHS or comparable hospital systems
• Evidence of researching and experiencing specialist dietetic areas including one or more the following: nutrition support, Oncology, Renal, Gastroenterology, Hepatology
• MDT work
• Evidence of the ability to research and produce project portfolios / work
• Experience of giving talks / group education sessions on dietetic subjects
• Demonstrable interest in Nutrition Support, Oncology, gastroenterology Dietetics

Desirable

• Experience in nutrition support / Oncology / Upper GI / Gastro / Surgery
• Student Training experience
• Proven development work in either speciality or can demonstrate the potential from transferable specialisms
• Experience of developing and delivering staff and patient education programmes
• Experience using electronic patient record

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date with current general issues in Dietetics
• Demonstrates good clinical practice
• Good Knowledge of articial nutritional support
• Demonstrates knowledge and interest in nutrition in Oncology and Gastroenterology

Desirable

• Appreciates own limitations

Skills

Essential

• Ability to convey ideas clearly and simply
• Evidence of the ability to be able to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally in the English language
• Evidence of the ability to prioritise the needs of patients and colleagues
• Evidence of working well in a team and demonstrates potential to work on own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish appropriate rapport with patients and staff
• Ability to function professionally and intelligently in a clinical situation with many people present
• Time management with organisational skills and able to manage busy workload
• Be prepared to deal with sensitive and confidential issues
• Be able to concentrate through emotional and distressing interviews
• Computer Literate, knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Able to be adaptable to be able to learn new computerised programmes, e.g. EPIC
• Pays attention to detail

Desirable

• Computer Literate, knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Able to interact with staff at senior level and all stakeholders

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Ability to undertake On-call duties
• Works well under pressure

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).