Oncology Dietitian in Truro

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate Dietitian to join our Care Care Dietetic Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. This new fixed term band 5 role is ideal for a clinician who is keen to gain experience across a range of settings including inpatient, outpatient and day units working as an essential and respected part of the wider MDT. The dietitian will work across a range of cancer sites providing nutrition support advice to patients from diagnosis through to best supportive care with supervision from experienced members of the team to support and develop knowledge and skills. As a department, we pride ourselves on being forward‑thinking and collaborative. We foster a culture of shared learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement, supported by quarterly county‑wide CPD sessions aligned with the four pillars of practice.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of the cancer care team providing dietetic support and advice for patients diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatment such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy.
• To work across settings including inpatient wards, chemotherapy day unit and outpatient clinics.
• To assess and treat an agreed caseload of patients under the supervision of a more senior practitioner.
• To keep accurate records in accordance with RCHT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.
• To contribute in individual and team learning, development and wellbeing.

About the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million. RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds: Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, St Michael's Hospital in Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non‑clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.