Dietetic Associate Practitioner-Oncology

Do you have a passion for Nutrition? Are you interested in working alongside registered dietitians to provide care and support as part of the oncology team at Harrogate Hospital? This is a fixed term /secondment project post (until 31/03/2026) to support the delivery of a high-quality specialist therapy service to patients under the care of the HDFT Specialist Haemato-Oncology and Palliative Care (HOP) therapy team.The post holder will work alongside the band 6 Specialist Oncology Dietitian, and specialist Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the multidisciplinary team. The wider dietetic department offers excellent support for professional development and participates in the training of student dietitians on A, B and C placements and have recently been awarded Team of The Month at HDFT., The Dietetic Associate Practitioner will support the Oncology Dietitian to provide nutritional support and interventions for patients under the care of the HOP team and under the supervision and direction of the dietitian. Optimising peoples nutritional intake using food based strategies and within protocol supporting oral nutritional supplements.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.