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Specialist Dietitian - Nutrition Support
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT View all jobs
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Reference: 2444895
Job summary
Do you have a keen interest in nutrition support? Are you passionate about reducing malnutrition and improving continuity of care for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings? Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic and professional MDT supporting patients with complex nutritional needs?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dietitian to join our Nutrition Support Team working across Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
This forward thinking and proactive department welcomes applicants with an interest in acute dietetics who are passionate about reducing the risk of malnutrition for a group of patients with complex nutritional needs.
The post holder will be a key member of the Nutrition Support Team offering support and advice to patients, their families and healthcare professionals.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is highly committed to personal development. There are great opportunities to develop skills in audit and research submitting work for publication or presentation within a supportive framework
Applicants will work across Bassetlaw and Doncaster Hospital sites so the ability to travel across Trust sites and surrounding areas would therefore be advantageous.
In return we offer an excellent pension scheme. We are perfectly positioned, with the major regional centres, Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield with near by delightful countryside.
Main duties of the job
- Provide the dietetic input for patients receiving care as inpatients and outpatients at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Communicate complex and sensitive information and advice, both written and verbal, to patients with complex needs in an understandable form.
- Use motivational interviewing and a counselling approach to facilitate acceptance and on-going compliance where complex barriers to change and acceptance exist.
- Provide dietetic cover for patients receiving care as inpatients requiring parenteral nutrition as required
- Support student Dietitians whilst on their clinical placements
- Take responsibility for ensuring own continuing professional development, and actively participate in the Trust's clinical governance programme through audit and research activities.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
272-8337562
Job locations
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK
Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Qualified as a Registered Dietitian
- Clinical experience of working in a hospital
- Experience of applying good clinical knowledge in general dietetics to patients requiring both oral nutrition support and artificial nutrition support
- Experience of applying professional ethics in practice
- Good working knowledge of the methods of enteral tube feeding
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- At least 12 months post registration experience in dietetics
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working in an outpatient setting
- Experience of training dietetic students
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Relevant Post Registration training
- HCPC UK Registered Dietitian
- Willingness to maintain evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate study in appropriate clinical and non-clinical areas
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Assertive
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Able to cope with difficult situations
- Flexible/ adaptive/ innovative
- Ability to manage a busy caseload
- Good record keeping
Desirable
- Behaviour change/ motivational interviewing skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Qualified as a Registered Dietitian
- Clinical experience of working in a hospital
- Experience of applying good clinical knowledge in general dietetics to patients requiring both oral nutrition support and artificial nutrition support
- Experience of applying professional ethics in practice
- Good working knowledge of the methods of enteral tube feeding
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- At least 12 months post registration experience in dietetics
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working in an outpatient setting
- Experience of training dietetic students
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Relevant Post Registration training
- HCPC UK Registered Dietitian
- Willingness to maintain evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Post graduate study in appropriate clinical and non-clinical areas
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Assertive
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Able to cope with difficult situations
- Flexible/ adaptive/ innovative
- Ability to manage a busy caseload
- Good record keeping
Desirable
- Behaviour change/ motivational interviewing skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom