• Job Description

  Req#: C9339-25-0519?language=en&page=269&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Band 6 skilled Dietitian

  9 months fixed contract (ends March 26)

  2 Days a week (0.4 WTE)

  We are looking for a Dietitian with band 6 clinical experience to work 2 days a week within our busy department. This post is likely to support the band 7 oncology dietitian, reviewing cancer patients (F2F and telephone). This role can be flexible and working from home will be considered, days to be confirmed.

  You would need to be highly organised, time efficient and show great leadership within your day to day practice. Excellent communication skills within the team is essential whilst also demonstrating empathy and professionalism with this patient group.

  There are internal CPD opportunities to support development and there may be opportunities to support student training (Plymouth University and Birmingham University dietetic students).

  If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Kaylee Sayer (Kaylee.sayer@nbt.nhs.uk) or Lynsey Francey (lynsey.francey@nbt.nhs.uk) or call 0117 4145428.

  Main duties of the job

  • To provide a dietetic service to oncology patients

  • To facilitate nutritional care by offering expert advice about oncology -related nutrition

  • To support education and training on nutrition-related topics, relating to the cancer pathway.

  • Assist with audit and research related to specialist area.

  • To contribute to implementation of the Trust Nutrition strategies

  About us

  North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

  North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  7 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  339-CCS2720-LGG

  Job locations

  Southmead Hospital

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. To provide effective and evidence-based dietetic service to oncology services.

  1. This means providing expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians about the most effective nutritional treatment and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis.

  1. ensuring that dietary intervention optimises nutritional status taking into account the effects and treatments of different cancers

  1. liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing the appropriate nutritional prescription / management for their condition.

  1. To be responsible for and manage a defined clinical caseload. The caseload will include complex cases which the post-holder will manage.

  1. To undertake core dietetic clinical responsibilities as outlined by HCPC.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. To provide effective and evidence-based dietetic service to oncology services.

  1. This means providing expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians about the most effective nutritional treatment and management of patients with a cancer diagnosis.

  1. ensuring that dietary intervention optimises nutritional status taking into account the effects and treatments of different cancers

  1. liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing the appropriate nutritional prescription / management for their condition.

  1. To be responsible for and manage a defined clinical caseload. The caseload will include complex cases which the post-holder will manage.

  1. To undertake core dietetic clinical responsibilities as outlined by HCPC.

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • HCPC
  • Completed B5 in clinical NHS setting
  • Experience of working with complex conditions (specifically cancer)
  • Experience of nutrition support

  Desirable

  • Specific interest in this role
  • Well written application

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • HCPC
  • Completed B5 in clinical NHS setting
  • Experience of working with complex conditions (specifically cancer)
  • Experience of nutrition support

  Desirable

  • Specific interest in this role
  • Well written application

  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).

  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.

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Bristol NHS Trust

  Address

  Southmead Hospital

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North Bristol NHS Trust

  Address

  Southmead Hospital

  Bristol

  BS10 5NB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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