Job summary
Band 7 - Upper Gastro-intestinal Cancer Dietitian
£40,057 - 45,839 (pro rata)
30 hrs per week (part time will be considered)
Fixed Term Contract - 16/01/2026 to 15/01/2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic, hardworking, and motivated Dietitian, with NHS experience, ideally in UGI cancer, to join our friendly and welcoming team of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity leave. The successful applicant to this role will be supporting the provision of nutritional care to those with UGI cancers covering oesophageal, gastric and HPB.
This is a new and expanding service so you will be instrumental in developing Dietetic pathways, including for those with a palliative diagnosis. You will continue work already underway with establishing systems for assessing, monitoring, and measuring outcomes, providing high quality, evidence-based advice and education to our patients.
You will be working closely with the UGI Cancer Nurse Specialists and the wider multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital and at the specialist centres, as well as having local Dietetic Assistant and Admin support. We have another Advanced UGI Cancer Dietitian in the team so you would work jointly with them to deliver and develop the service.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be a good team player but be able to work individually as well, being flexible, reliable, and conscientious, self-motivated, and forward thinking as well as having excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comprehensive clinical dietetic knowledge and recent clinical experience particularly in complex enteral feeding, use of modified diets and fluids and managing effects of cancer treatments are essential. Teaching skills, experience of multi-disciplinary team working and experience in and enthusiasm for service improvement and clinical audit are vital. Reporting on nutritional outcomes will be required. There are protected audit sessions within the Trust and staff are encouraged to make use of these.
We have an excellent staff supervision and appraisal system which supports the development of individuals and their services. We take student Dietitians on Placements 1, 2 and 3 and you will have an active role in their training and assessment.
A flexible approach to day-to-day tasks is required, in order to meet the demands of the service. Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care.
Be confident in their assessment and decision making.
Participate in the discharge planning process.
Supervise Dietetic Assistants, Band 5 and 6 Dietitians and students on clinical placement.
Have significant postgraduate experience as a band 6/7 Dietitian.
Have the ability to work flexibly and adaptably to changing working patterns across our sites.
Have a working knowledge of a broad range of conditions with proven clinical skills or a keen interest in training in this specialist area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Deliver a high standard of evidence-based care.
Be confident in their assessment and decision making.
Participate in the discharge planning process.
Supervise Dietetic Assistants, Band 5 and 6 Dietitians and students on clinical placement.
Have significant postgraduate experience as a band 6/7 Dietitian.
Have the ability to work flexibly and adaptably to changing working patterns across our sites.
Have a working knowledge of a broad range of conditions with proven clinical skills or a keen interest in training in this specialist area.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree i.e. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration at the time of appointment
- Clinical Educators Certificate
Desirable
- Post Grad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practise in relevant health setting
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
- Experience of leadership of a team including change management
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Experience of service development
- Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
- Audit and research in a clinical area
- Demonstrates continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of measuring and reporting on outcome measures
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
- Mentorship skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
- Demonstrates a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust values at all times
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate BDA Specialist Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree i.e. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration at the time of appointment
- Clinical Educators Certificate
Desirable
- Post Grad accredited study e.g. MSc in relevant health studies
Experience
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practise in relevant health setting
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance and relevant assessment tools
- Experience of leadership of a team including change management
- Evidence of effective working within an MDT
- Experience of service development
- Demonstrate experience of problem solving approaches
- Audit and research in a clinical area
- Demonstrates continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of measuring and reporting on outcome measures
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to motivate team performance to achieve objectives
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings
- Accurate record keeping, report writing and IT skills including presentation skills
- Mentorship skills
- Have a flexible approach to working with good time management
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various hospital locations by own car/ assisted driver
- Demonstrates a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust values at all times
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate BDA Specialist Group
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.
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).
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.
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).
