Highly Specialist Cancer Dietitian | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata Per Annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, DT1 2LB |
| Company: | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7939821/405-26-AHP230HSCD |
Summary
We are delighted to share with you a role for a Highly Specialist Cancer Dietitian who will be responsible for leading the oncology dietetic service with responsibility for a Band 6 oncology dietitian and also to provide support for the wider team including rotational dietitians, dietetic apprentices and learners as well.
The Nutrition and Dietetics team at Dorset County Hospital is a forward-thinking, friendly and professional team consisting of administrative staff, dietetic apprentices, dietetic learners, dietitians, ACPs and Nutrition nurses. We are a department that pride ourselves in delivering a patient-focused, high quality level of care.
• Lead a high quality oncology dietetic service at Dorset County Hospital for inpatient and community cancer patients, driving service improvements and optimising the profile of the service
• Carry a caseload of cancer patients including inpatients, outpatient clinics, and community support which includes Home Enteral Nutrition
• As an autonomous HCPC registered Dietitian, work closely and communicate effectively with HEN services across Dorset and with provider of off script services
• Provide evidence based Dietetic services to a caseload of cancer patients under the care of DCH, working as part of a patient focused, highly specialist multidisciplinary team (MDT) and attending MDT meetings as required
• Actively contribute to the wider Dietetic Department as a senior member of the team, promoting a high quality and patient-focused service and development of the profession
• Co-ordinate with cancer services across the system to provide an integrated service to patients receiving distributed urgent and integrated care
• To be an active member of the Wessex oncology group
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them and to achieve this we ensure our values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence is at the core of everything we do.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Dorchester has a lot to offer from stunning countryside and Blue Flag beaches to bustling Cities and award winning eateries. There are excellent road and transport links to Poole and Bournemouth, Southampton and London as well as a large number of sought after Ofsted rated schools.
For informal inquires you can also contact the Chief Dietitian, Raphaella Rookes on 01305 254415.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Please see attached JD for full job description and responsibilities. If you have any queries about the role and responsibilities do please get in touch.
This advert closes on Sunday 17 May 2026
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