Jaana Jeffery

Jaana Jeffery is the Programme lead for the Nutrition and Dietetic undergraduate degree at the University of Winchester. She is an experienced HCPC registered dietitian (RD) with a breadth of clinical experience within the NHS setting. Her passion is cancer care which is where her focus has been from both an academic and clinical perspective. 

Jaana's doctoral research is exploring the provision of and access to dietary interventions for women living with and beyond a breast cancer. She is passionate about interprofessional working and is currently the only allied health professional (AHP) working with the UK Oncology Nursing Society (UKONS) where she sits on the Personalised Care Committee. She is a regular speaker for many cancer charities, industry partners providing education sessions for other health professionals. 

Nutrition and cancer care

Palliative care

Breast cancer

Living with and beyond cancer

Supportive oncology

Murphy J, Worswick L, Pulman A, Ford G, Jeffery J (2014) Translating research into practice: Evaluation of an e-learning resource for health care professionals to provide nutrition advice and support for cancer survivors. Nurse Education Today. 35. 10.1016/j.nedt.2014.05.009

Jeffery J, McGeown K, Catling A, Newton L, Gay S and Parsons EL (2023) BDA Research Symposium abstract presentation: A cross sectional survey exploring the feasibility and acceptability of a proposal for a student-led Dietetic clinic.

Memberships

• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), including membership of the Oncology and Prehabilitation special interest groups
• Member of the Nutrition Society
• Member of UK Oncology Nursing Society  (UKONS)
• Member of The British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN)