Macmillan Oncology Dietitian inYeovil inYeovil PUBLISHED 12 DEC 2023

Band 6: £35,392 to £42,618 a year  PERMANENT 
Strong opportunity to develop your supervision and leadership skills within the department, with wider support.

Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification


Are you an experienced Dietitian looking to develop your skills in specialist clinical care as well as in supervision/leadership and service improvement?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to specialise in Oncology.

We understand work life balance is extremely important and support flexible working - we'd be delighted to hear from individuals interested in our service!

Working within a team of Oncology Dietitians and Dietetic support staff, you will provide a dietetic service to oncology inpatients at Yeovil District Hospital. You will also deliver dietetic outpatient services within this specialist area.


What can we offer you?

  • Strong opportunity to develop your supervision and leadership skills within the department, with wider support
  • Opportunities to advance broader dietetic skills including guideline development and training of others
  • Gain experience and develop dietetic skills in oncology, through formal training and supervised/supported practice
  • Opportunities to work remotely

You will be working as part of the Oncology Dietetic Team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust providing specialist nutritional care to patients receiving a multimodality range of cancer treatments. You'll receive support from the Band 7 Macmillan Oncology Team Lead Dietitian. You will also work closely with the Oncology Consultants, Specialist Nurses and other Oncology ward and outpatient staff.


What are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll have varied post-graduate experience, covering a range of specialties and have specific experience. You should also have a keen interest in caring for patients with cancer and, ideally, have some specific clinical experience in Oncology. We will support you with any training needs. Advanced communication skills and strong MDT working experience are essential.

We are a very friendly, hardworking and supportive team and would love to welcome you to join us!

Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification


Are you an experienced Dietitian looking to develop your skills in specialist clinical care as well as in supervision/leadership and service improvement?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to specialise in Oncology.

We understand work life balance is extremely important and support flexible working - we'd be delighted to hear from individuals interested in our service!

Working within a team of Oncology Dietitians and Dietetic support staff, you will provide a dietetic service to oncology inpatients at Yeovil District Hospital. You will also deliver dietetic outpatient services within this specialist area.


What can we offer you?

  • Strong opportunity to develop your supervision and leadership skills within the department, with wider support
  • Opportunities to advance broader dietetic skills including guideline development and training of others
  • Gain experience and develop dietetic skills in oncology, through formal training and supervised/supported practice
  • Opportunities to work remotely

You will be working as part of the Oncology Dietetic Team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust providing specialist nutritional care to patients receiving a multimodality range of cancer treatments. You'll receive support from the Band 7 Macmillan Oncology Team Lead Dietitian. You will also work closely with the Oncology Consultants, Specialist Nurses and other Oncology ward and outpatient staff.


What are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll have varied post-graduate experience, covering a range of specialties and have specific experience. You should also have a keen interest in caring for patients with cancer and, ideally, have some specific clinical experience in Oncology. We will support you with any training needs. Advanced communication skills and strong MDT working experience are essential.

We are a very friendly, hardworking and supportive team and would love to welcome you to join us!



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