Specialist Oncology Dietitian

The post holder will work within a rotational post, working across inpatients, same day emergency care and outpatients supporting specialist oncology patients such as acute oncology, head & neck cancer, upper gastro-intestinal cancer. The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate Dietetic interventions with autonomy within Oncology and Palliative Care, managing their caseload using evidence-based practice and client centred principles. Working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will review and establish a clear treatment and management plan for all patients referred to the Dietetic service. The post holder will provide nutritional assessment and interventions for patients within the cancer centre to facilitate and manage nutritional care across the specialist and treatment pathways. The post holder will participate in the band 6 rotational dietetic posts at Velindre Cancer Service. They will work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and local health board dietetic teams to negotiate care provision across the primary / secondary care interface. They will also provide leadership through supervision, induction, training, and education of junior staff, support staff and students according to organisational policy and accepted professional standards. To demonstrate a commitment to the education of dietetic students ensuring the maintenance of clinical standards through regular supervision on practice placement, leading on the education of patient groups on the role of nutrition and cancer rehabilitation. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.