MONICA SLACK
Summary
Dietitian with over 4 years of clinical experience in Queensland Health tertiary hospitals and NHS trusts within acute inpatient care and outpatient clinics. Skilled in undertaking rotational positions and annual leave reliever roles, demonstrating strong adaptability across diverse caseloads, clinical specialties, and service needs. Experienced in delivering routine and complex nutrition assessments, interventions, and evaluations, with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and behaviour change strategies that improve health outcomes. Proficient in mentoring dietetic students, collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to service improvement and evidence-based practice. Dedicated to culturally safe care, health equity, and ongoing professional development, with a proven ability to work effectively in fast-paced and varied clinical environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Band 6 Full-time Specialist Oncology Dietitian
The Royal Marsden Hospital
London
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered specialised dietetic care across all inpatient wards as well as the general outpatient clinic
- Managed complex caseload in GI oncology (bowel obstructions, oesophageal/duodenal stents), head & neck cancers, haematology in various treatment settings including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplant
- Supervised a UK dietetic student, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to develop their practical clinical skills and professional confidence at a specialist cancer hospital.
HP3 Full-time Rotational Dietitian
QLD Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brisbane
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Fulfilled the annual leave reliever role, providing flexible dietetic cover across multiple inpatient and outpatient services, demonstrating a strong ability to rapidly adapt to diverse caseloads and upskill quickly within various clinical areas.
- Delivered specialised nutrition care for complex caseloads, with a strong focus on enteral feeding management and tailored interventions for post-operative, H&N oncology, stroke, neuro-surgical and eating disorder patients.
- Actively contributed feedback to support improvements in caseload management and handover processes, enhancing continuity of care.
- Supervised two Griffith University dietetic students, supporting their practical learning, professional development, and clinical skill-building on ICM 2 placement.
HP3 Full-time Rotational Dietitian
QLD Health, Logan Hospital
Meadowbrook
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided dietetic care across the inpatient cardiology wards as well as outpatient cardiology and gestational diabetes clinics.
- Managed eating disorder outlier patients admitted to the cardiology ward, using QuEDS guidelines and 3-step meal plan protocols to prevent and treat refeeding syndrome, and achieve medical stabilisation.
- Supervised four Griffith University dietetic students, providing mentorship and guidance during ICM 1 and 2 placements across inpatient & outpatient settings.
HP3 Full-time Rotational Dietitian
Mater Hospital
South Brisbane
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided dietetic cover across all inpatient wards and multiple outpatient clinics gaining broad experience across surgical, medical, oncology, cardiology, neurology, rehabilitation, and chronic disease specialties.
- Managed a paediatric caseload for 2 months, upskilling in the growth clinic for pre-term infants and the feeding therapies clinic alongside occupational therapists and speech pathologists.
HP3 Full-time Rotational Dietitian
QLD Health, Mackay Base Hospital
Mackay
09.2021 - 03.2023
- New graduate dietitian covering inpatient general medical, women’s health, and orthopaedics wards, and gestational diabetes outpatient clinics.
- Six months in a community dietetic role providing home visits, clinics, telehealth, and group education sessions as part of CHATS.
- Experienced in managing neurological conditions, including MND, and community-based PEG feeding.
- Delivered culturally appropriate outreach nutrition services in Sarina for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including chronic disease support, cooking workshops, school breakfast programs, youth education sessions, and individual consultations.
- Mentored dietetic students in both community and clinical placements.
Education
BACHELOR OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS - Gold Coast
Griffith University
06-2021
Skills
- Nutrition assessment and individualised care planning across diverse inpatient, outpatient and MDT settings
- Management of complex clinical caseloads across oncology, stroke, surgical, cardiology, neurology, and eating disorder patients
- Complex enteral feeding and post-operative nutrition support
- Experienced in prescribing enteral feeds, oral supplements, HENS/DVA scripts, hospital orders, and completing NDIS reports
- Behaviour change techniques and motivational interviewing skills
- Provision of dietetic care via in-person, telehealth, group, and home-visit formats to meet diverse patient needs
- Committed to upskilling and provision of culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration and supervision of dietetic students
- Invovlement in quality improvement, clinical governance, and program evaluation projects
- Proficient in multiple electronic medical record systems (ieMR, CBORD, HBCIS, Trendcare, Patient Flow Manager, Matrix, Verdi, EPIC) with strong adaptability to new platforms
Quality Improvement Activities
- Developed eLearning modules on cancer nutrition for UK nursing students in collaboration with university faculty
- Created the No Added Salt (NAS) Pathway procedure to standardise practice and provide dietitians and assistants with a clear guide for consistent implementation at Logan Hospital
- Co-led the annual malnutrition audit and coordinated drop-in training sessions to standardise audit procedures, optimise data accuracy, and enhance patient care outcomes at Logan Hospital
- Updated patient resources & triage/prioritisation tools using best-practice guidelines and benchmarking across other sites to improve consistency of care
- Contributed to the redesign of the cardiology model of care using consumer feedback and evidence-based practice guidelines at Logan Hospital
- Led the evaluation of PREMs and PROMs to guide outpatient service improvements at Mater Hospital
Professional Development
- QuEDS Eating Disorder Workshop (2‑Day)
- Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental Health Professionals
- Blood Cancer UK eLearning Modules
- BDA Guidelines 2025 Update: Dietary Management of Chronic Constipation
- Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
- NDSS Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health e‑Learning
- Paediatric Nutrition iLearn modules (QH)
- ASCIA Food Allergy e‑training
Memberships And Certifications
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) - Dietitians Australia
- UK HCPC Registered (DT035061)
- Blue Card / Working With Children Check
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Meet Preventable Disease Vaccine Requirements, including COVID-19
- AU Police check
References
Lucy Eldridge
Head of Nutrition and Dietetics, The Royal Marsden Hospital
(+44) 20 7808 2814 | (+44) 20 8661 3066
Lucy.Eldridge@rmh.nhs.uk
Jane Musial
Director of Dietetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital
(07) 3176 7132
Jane.Musial@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Band 6 Full-time Specialist Oncology Dietitian
The Royal Marsden Hospital
09.2025 - Current
HP3 Full-time Rotational Dietitian
QLD Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital
11.2024 - 05.2025
HP3 Full-time Rotational Dietitian
QLD Health, Logan Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2024
HP3 Full-time Rotational Dietitian
Mater Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
HP3 Full-time Rotational Dietitian
QLD Health, Mackay Base Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2023
BACHELOR OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS - Gold Coast
Griffith University