Senior Specialist Dietitian - Gynae-oncology | University NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

Senior Specialist Dietitian - Gynae-oncology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian with interest in Gynae Oncology to join our team. This newly created, full-time, permanent position sits alongside a large Gynae Oncology Surgical Centre. If you have expertise in complex nutrition support, gastrointestinal surgery, weight management, and you enjoy driving service development, this role could be ideal for you. As this is a newly established dietetic service, you will have significant opportunities for innovation and multidisciplinary team working and development.

You will collaborate closely with a large group of Gynae Consultants and Specialist Nurses, participate in ward rounds, MDT clinics, and research. You will receive support from the Clinical Team Lead and join a team of eleven Senior Specialist Dietitians working together to strengthen our cohesive adult dietetic team.

If you think this job is for you, then please read on for further information about the job.

Main duties and responsibilities

The role will involve delivering dietetic care throughout the Gynaecology Cancer pathway, supporting both inpatients and outpatients. You will work with patients diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer who undergo bowel resections and have a high incidence of severe malnutrition and sarcopenia. Additionally, you will provide care for patients with endometrial cancer, many of whom experience obesity and comorbidities that influence treatment options.

To excel in this role, experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Nutritional screening
• Management of severe and complex obesity
• Preoperative nutrition
• Complex artificial nutrition support

You will be encouraged and supported to attend relevant national courses and conferences, contribute to research, and play an active role in further developing the Gynae Oncology dietetic service.

The Dietetic Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary is made up of 29 dietitians, a dietetic assistant, and a dietetic apprentice. Our team provides and supports services across a wide range of specialties and tertiary centres, including:

• General Medicine and Surgery
• Gastroenterology and Colorectal surgery
• Hepatobiliary Medicine and Surgery
• Haematology
• Head and Neck Surgery
• Critical Care
• Renal

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive, and supportive team, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and high-quality training for students. We use the Epic electronic patient record system, and we are committed to enhancing care quality through digital innovation. We actively promote a healthy work-life balance, flexible working and a culture of civility. Regular team-building sessions help us reflect on our goals and shape the future direction of the Department.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you are beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.