Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6488
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University College London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Specialist Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Job overview
Are you keen to be part of a specialist dietetic team? We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident individual and are currently welcoming applications for an experienced Band 7 Dietitian to join our team. Applicants must have clinical experience within oncology and some understanding of haematological conditions.
Main duties of the job
You should have leadership skills, the ability to work well within teams and be able to manage your time effectively. The successful applicant will be based at University College London (UCH), part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide cover to oncology and haematology patients within their care pathway in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop dietetic pathways for patients undergoing radiotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) at UCLH.
At UCLH the PBT services are being expanded to offer treatment for a wider range of tumour sites. With a well establish service for Head and Neck Cancers, this post will support the expansion of services to breast, craniospinal, prostate, adult lymphoma, hepatocellular and lung. As this post sits within the Oncology & Haematology Team the post holder will be expected to support all areas of this service.
Effective communication and negotiation skills and an ability to work effectively within teams are essential. Thinking differently with a focus on quality, efficiency and productivity are central to the culture of the head and neck dietetic team. We are a forward thinking department of over 50 Dietitians and dietetic assistants, and are committed to professional development. You will be involved in student training initiatives.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course, paediatric/renal modules
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
Experience
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive post registration clinical experience
- Clinical experience in the specialist area of oncology.
- Sound knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience in the specialist dietetic field of haematology
- Clinical experience in the specialist dietetic field of ICU
- Clinical experience in the specialist dietetic field of surgical oncology.
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest group
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
- Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the support and development of junior members of staff
- Teaching on degree (or higher level) / professional course
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Health, Safety and Security
Essential criteria
- Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management and relevance to dietetics
Quality and service improvement
Desirable criteria
- Experience in project management
Information collection and analysis including IT skills
Essential criteria
- Anthropometry skills
- Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics
- Computer literacy
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
- Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity and demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Miss Kassandra Montanheiro
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Oncology & Haematology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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