Job summary

Are you looking for your next step in dietetics? Do you have a good mixed dietetic background with experience in nutrition support? We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian to work as part of our HEN team. The job role is varied, including working as part of a multidisciplinary HEN team, supporting enterally fed patients in the community. You will also have your own general outpatient clinics, and help provide acute inpatient cover at our Winchester site. Being able to work both independently and being a team-player is essential for this role.

We are a friendly team of over 20 dietitians, 2 nutrition nurses, dietetic assistants and excellent admin support across our 2 main sites. We support students from the University of Surrey and the University of Winchester on their placements, and there are opportunities to become involved in training other healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

This band 6 clinical specialist dietitian works as an autonomous practitioner with a caseload of complex patients within a team structure. Working closely with multidisciplinary professionals and patients and their families / carers to empower and support patients at home with enteral feeding, this role requires excellent communication skills.

Regular general outpatient clinics, and regular acute inpatient work at Winchester Hospital

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

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Job summary

Are you a passionate Dietitian looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families? We are seeking an enthusiastic HCPC Registered Dietitian to join our friendly Community Paediatric Dietetic Team, delivering specialist nutritional care across Luton and South Bedfordshire.

Read on as this role might be of interest to you.

You will work within our friendly Paediatric team delivering both virtual and face to face clinics to a varied caseload and deliver group sessions to families.

The role includes training to other health care professionals, covering subjects such as cow's milk allergy and feeding difficulties. In addition, you will also be involved in supporting the Food First team on the appropriate prescribing of Paediatric nutritional products.

Previous Paediatric experience is desirable but not essential, we may consider a candidate who can demonstrate a willingness to build on existing dietetic skills.

The successful candidate would be joining an experienced Paediatric team who would provide regular clinical supervision.

Why not click on the link to the Job Description and find out more about the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Should we receive a high number of applications; we reserve the right to close the vacancy after 22nd September 2026

Main duties of the job

About the Role

You will:

Deliver face-to-face and virtual community clinics for children and young people.

Support families with evidence-based nutritional advice and personalised care plans.

Contribute to group education programmes and resource development.

Work closely with GPs, community teams and other healthcare professionals to optimise nutritional care and prescribing.

Participate in audit, service improvement and student supervision activities.

We will offer:

A supportive and experienced paediatric team.

Regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.

Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Flexible community-based working and a rewarding role supporting children and families.

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Job summary

Band 6 Children's Community Dietitian

Band 6 - £45,953 - £54,254 Inclusive of HCAS pa pro rata

Bank - adhoc hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen across our Bromley Children's Dietetic team for a bank band 6 Children's community Dietitian. The role is predominately to manage a complex clinical caseload within the Children's Dietetic Service, primarily in a clinic setting, and including patients with allergies, faltering growth and obesity.

Proposed interview date 14th October 2026

Main duties of the job

Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what it's like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley healthcare and you will get a flavour of Bromley healthcare.

We are currently looking for a Community Dietitian to join our dynamic and friendly team. The department has dietetic teams across Bromley, Bexley and Lewisham, in adults and children's specialties. We, therefore, have a good opportunity for shared learning, clinical supervision, and support from the wider dietetic department.

The Children's Community Dietetic team provides a wide range of education and training for health professionals and staff from other agencies. They also work to promote health and nutrition to children and their families throughout the Borough of Bromley.

As part of the Community Dietetic Service, each Children's Community Dietitian contributes to service development, evidence-based policy, guidelines and procedure development in specialist areas; and undertakes research and audit projects.

Each member of the Children's Community Dietetic team works closely with other health professionals, and professionals from other agencies in the borough, in assessing, treating and protecting children in their care.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job summary

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Research Team of Fylde Coast Clinical Research (FCCR), which is embedded within Layton Medical Centre, an NHS GP Practice in Blackpool.

Recognised as a national leader in recruitment to late Phase II/III clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas and designated an NIHR Primary Care Commercial Research Delivery Centre , you will be working in a fast paced environment with our research participants at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a HCPC registered dietitian with experience within weight management. The postholder must be detail-driven and have excellent communication skills.

If successful the postholder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical research supporting studies related to nutrition, metabolism, and dietetic interventions. Working within our multidisciplinary research team, the research dietitian will receive extensive study training and following completion of the training provide evidence-based nutritional assessment, advice, and monitoring to participants enrolled in research studies.

Within this role the postholder will ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, and NHS Research Governance frameworks.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist dietetic input to participants in clinical research studies.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and provide dietary counselling as per study protocols.
• Collect, and record study data accurately in accordance with research and ethical standards.
• Support retention of study participants.
• Ensure the safe and ethical conduct of studies in line with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and NHS research governance.
• Liaise across our multidisciplinary team of Principal Investigators, research nurses, administrative team and external partners including study Sponsors and Contract Research Organisations.

About us

For the right candidate you will work within a supportive, flexible environment and will be provided with training and development opportunities as well as access to NHS standard benefits including the NHS Pension. Both on site and remote working will be considered. The role is advertised as fixed term for 12 months in the first instance with the expectation this will be extended. You will become part of a dynamic team who continue to push the boundaries supporting the successful delivery of clinical research across the NHS in the UK.

We are an award-winning Research Site and notably in 2023 won the PharmaTimes Clinical Site Team of the Year Gold Award.

Job summary

Are you passionate about paediatric dietetics and looking for an opportunity to develop your specialist skills?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to join our friendly paediatric dietetic team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with babies, children and young people across our paediatric inpatient and outpatient services. You will manage your own caseload, including children with complex needs, working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence based and individual nutritional care.

You will be joining service where dietitians are valued members of the paediatric MDT and where there are opportunities to develop your clinical expertise while also contributing to education, quality improvement and the continuing development of our paediatric services.

What will the role involve?

As a Band 6 paediatric dietitian you will work autonomously, while being supported by the Paediatric Team Lead Dietitian and the wider dietetic team.

You will be committed to evidence based practice and continuing professional development, and enthusiastic about contributing ideas to improve the service.

You will be joining a supportive dietetic service with opportunities to develop your paediatric knowledge and skills, and to make a real difference to the care of children and their families.

Interviews will be on 5th October

Main duties of the job

• To work as an experienced autonomous practitioner to provide a high standard of patient focused care through specialised assessment of infants and babies with enteral feeding needs, gastrointestinal conditions, nutritional deficiencies, restrictive eating/feeding difficulties or other specialist paediatric conditions.
• To plan and deliver a high-quality service to babies and children, and their families/carers.
• To participate in student training, supervision and assessment.
• To contribute to the therapy clinical governance agenda to improve the quality of the paediatric service.
• To contribute to the planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the paediatric dietetic service, working with the Paediatric Team Lead to identify and implement improvements.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0719

Job locations

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient/client care:

To independently manage a defined caseload of paediatric inpatients and outpatients, including children with complex nutritional needs

To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment

To asses and manage malnutrition, faltering growth and other complex nutritional problems within the post holders scope of practice

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management of patients receiving treatment

To function as an autonomous practitioner, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines when providing advice to patients on therapeutic diets

To use clinical judgement and work in partnership with parents with formulating care plans for home

To accept clinical responsibility for own caseload of patients and organise this effectively

To prioritise caseload of inpatients and to ensure timely dietetic intervention

To provide specialist advice individually tailored to meet the needs of the children and families in the paediatric unit

To involve parents/guardians in decision- making for their treatment

In collaboration with the Team Lead Paediatric Dietitian formulate and update parent information sheets, specific topics for use by dietitians and other healthcare professionals to ensure information is evidence based

In collaboration with Team Lead Paediatric dietitian develop and implement nutrition and dietetic guidelines in clinical areas based on current best practice

To clinically supervise junior colleagues, assistants and students on placement and to provide peer support to Band 6 colleagues

To co-ordinate a safe and effective discharge/transfer of patients from hospital; organising for equipment and feed to be delivered for those who need to continue on an enteral feed after discharge

To attend team meetings and participate in on-going development of the service

To provide and promote a quality nutrition and dietetic service within available resources

To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times

To deliver staff and parent group education sessions

1.Profession specific clinical duties

To provide specialist dietetic expertise to staff and nutritional advice to patients on the paediatric unit

2.Communications

To engage with parents and MDT in treatment planning decisions

To formulate a treatment plan jointly with the patient/parent/guardian, providing written information where appropriate

To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, parents and guardians regarding the dietetic component of care, to ensure a seamless service

To maintain accurate documentation on-going patient care, including phone contacts in accordance with professional standards

To ensure patients are given dietitian's name and telephone contact

To communicate with healthcare professionals in implementing Trust wide nutrition related policies

To liaise closely with dietitians and health care professionals in other hospitals whenever there is a transfer of patient's care or shared care

To work with healthcare professionals to help improve dietetic care and patient experience

To use computer skills to produce and retrieve clinical information, to communicate to colleagues. and for presentations

3.Education and Training

To maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means e.g. attending postgraduate training courses, journal reviews in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge

To act as a source of dietetic expertise and provide up to date information in specialist areas

To educate and update health care professionals on topics linked to paediatric nutrition

To disseminate and implement British Dietetic Association specialist statements

To participate in staff appraisal scheme as both appraiser and appraisee

To be appraised annually and agree objectives for the year and a personal development plan taking into account personal objectives with regards to education and development and Trust objectives including management and service issues

To attend study days linked to clinical supervisory skills and student training

To assist with the student training programme in the department, acting as clinical educator

To be responsible for teaching dietetic students to graduate level on dietetic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas

To give tutorials on clinical topics to students and colleagues

To supervise and guide junior staff to deliver a high standard of clinical care

To contribute to multidisciplinary training programmes linked to nutrition in the Trust and occasionally to external organisations

To participate in paediatric training sessions to educate and update health care professionals in the Trust on nutrition related topics e.g. to Nutrition Link Nurses, medical students

To continually reflect on own practice and improve quality of care through innovative ideas

To participate in the induction and integration of new staff and students

To continually reflect on own practice and participate in peer review

4.Organisation and Management

To prioritise workload and manage own patient caseload

To monitor number of contacts received each month and audit to help develop an effective dietetic service

To assist in managing the service within the resource allocation, reviewing and modifying work practices to maximise effectiveness

To help review the paediatric referral criteria for dietetic input and assist in the management of the workload

To contribute to the pro-active monitoring and review of the nutrition & dietetics service

To provide statistical information regarding workload as required for managerial purposes

To implement a system for monitoring to maintain an adequate stock of diet sheets

To assist the paediatric lead dietitian in the resolution of service and clinical complaints through investigation, review and practice change where indicated

To participate in paediatric service development projects

5.Clinical Governance

To allocate time to implement clinical governance projects linked to CPD

To contribute to resource development in department e.g., presentations on nutrition related topics, nutrition related articles & developing training aids

In collaboration with the paediatric lead dietitian update diet sheets and guidelines by researching evidence-based practice

To collate comments and update departmental policies and procedures to ensure they are evidence-based

To contribute to the implementation of clinical governance in the department

To participate in events linked to promoting dietetics in the Acute Trust

To undertake literature search/article critique and present findings at departmental meetings

To carry out clinical audit and present results to promote evidence-based practice

6.Non Clinical

To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their application to work situation

To implement Health & Safety in the workplace by maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times

To take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department

To act immediately to rectify unsafe practices

To report adverse incidents to staff, patients or any other person according to Trust policy

To attend mandatory training ensuring there is adequate cover for clinical work

To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and other statutory requirements such as Infection Control

To recognize safeguarding concerns, contribute to safeguarding assessments and to share safeguarding information appropriately and escalate concerns in line with the Trust policy

7.Leadership and Service Development

To help with recruitment and selection of dietitians

To assist with reviewing services provided, identify opportunities, and make recommendations

To participate in meetings and maintain good communication levels within department

To actively contribute towards innovation and improvement of services

To uphold professional and Trust values and ethics

To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, AHPs and colleagues in other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service

To build and maintain relationships between areas or departments

To collect data to produce relevant statistical information on service delivery

To evaluate where clinical improvement is required, initiating and reviewing change as appropriate

8.Professional

To maintain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, adhering to the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics

To work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of conduct

To provide high quality evidence based service by researching dietetic information

To undertake dietetic audits and surveys

To maintain a professional attitude at all times promoting the role of the Dietitian in the best interest of the patients and profession

To take personal responsibility for the updating of professional skills and developments within the profession by attending relevant study days, literature review and implementing CPD

To be conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations

Job description Job responsibilities Patient/client care: To independently manage a defined caseload of paediatric inpatients and outpatients, including children with complex nutritional needs To undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment To asses and manage malnutrition, faltering growth and other complex nutritional problems within the post holders scope of practice To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the management of patients receiving treatment To function as an autonomous practitioner, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines when providing advice to patients on therapeutic diets To use clinical judgement and work in partnership with parents with formulating care plans for home To accept clinical responsibility for own caseload of patients and organise this effectively To prioritise caseload of inpatients and to ensure timely dietetic intervention To provide specialist advice individually tailored to meet the needs of the children and families in the paediatric unit To involve parents/guardians in decision- making for their treatment In collaboration with the Team Lead Paediatric Dietitian formulate and update parent information sheets, specific topics for use by dietitians and other healthcare professionals to ensure information is evidence based In collaboration with Team Lead Paediatric dietitian develop and implement nutrition and dietetic guidelines in clinical areas based on current best practice To clinically supervise junior colleagues, assistants and students on placement and to provide peer support to Band 6 colleagues To co-ordinate a safe and effective discharge/transfer of patients from hospital; organising for equipment and feed to be delivered for those who need to continue on an enteral feed after discharge To attend team meetings and participate in on-going development of the service To provide and promote a quality nutrition and dietetic service within available resources To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times To deliver staff and parent group education sessions1.Profession specific clinical duties To provide specialist dietetic expertise to staff and nutritional advice to patients on the paediatric unit2.Communications To engage with parents and MDT in treatment planning decisions To formulate a treatment plan jointly with the patient/parent/guardian, providing written information where appropriate To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, parents and guardians regarding the dietetic component of care, to ensure a seamless service To maintain accurate documentation on-going patient care, including phone contacts in accordance with professional standards To ensure patients are given dietitian's name and telephone contact To communicate with healthcare professionals in implementing Trust wide nutrition related policies To liaise closely with dietitians and health care professionals in other hospitals whenever there is a transfer of patient's care or shared care To work with healthcare professionals to help improve dietetic care and patient experience To use computer skills to produce and retrieve clinical information, to communicate to colleagues. and for presentations3.Education and Training To maintain own clinical professional development by a variety of means e.g. attending postgraduate training courses, journal reviews in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge To act as a source of dietetic expertise and provide up to date information in specialist areas To educate and update health care professionals on topics linked to paediatric nutrition To disseminate and implement British Dietetic Association specialist statements To participate in staff appraisal scheme as both appraiser and appraisee To be appraised annually and agree objectives for the year and a personal development plan taking into account personal objectives with regards to education and development and Trust objectives including management and service issues To attend study days linked to clinical supervisory skills and student training To assist with the student training programme in the department, acting as clinical educator To be responsible for teaching dietetic students to graduate level on dietetic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas To give tutorials on clinical topics to students and colleagues To supervise and guide junior staff to deliver a high standard of clinical care To contribute to multidisciplinary training programmes linked to nutrition in the Trust and occasionally to external organisations To participate in paediatric training sessions to educate and update health care professionals in the Trust on nutrition related topics e.g. to Nutrition Link Nurses, medical students To continually reflect on own practice and improve quality of care through innovative ideas To participate in the induction and integration of new staff and students To continually reflect on own practice and participate in peer review4.Organisation and Management To prioritise workload and manage own patient caseload To monitor number of contacts received each month and audit to help develop an effective dietetic service To assist in managing the service within the resource allocation, reviewing and modifying work practices to maximise effectiveness To help review the paediatric referral criteria for dietetic input and assist in the management of the workload To contribute to the pro-active monitoring and review of the nutrition & dietetics service To provide statistical information regarding workload as required for managerial purposes To implement a system for monitoring to maintain an adequate stock of diet sheets To assist the paediatric lead dietitian in the resolution of service and clinical complaints through investigation, review and practice change where indicated To participate in paediatric service development projects5.Clinical Governance To allocate time to implement clinical governance projects linked to CPD To contribute to resource development in department e.g., presentations on nutrition related topics, nutrition related articles & developing training aids In collaboration with the paediatric lead dietitian update diet sheets and guidelines by researching evidence-based practice To collate comments and update departmental policies and procedures to ensure they are evidence-based To contribute to the implementation of clinical governance in the department To participate in events linked to promoting dietetics in the Acute Trust To undertake literature search/article critique and present findings at departmental meetings To carry out clinical audit and present results to promote evidence-based practice6.Non Clinical To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their application to work situation To implement Health & Safety in the workplace by maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times To take responsibility for evaluation and avoidance of risk within department To act immediately to rectify unsafe practices To report adverse incidents to staff, patients or any other person according to Trust policy To attend mandatory training ensuring there is adequate cover for clinical work To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and other statutory requirements such as Infection Control To recognize safeguarding concerns, contribute to safeguarding assessments and to share safeguarding information appropriately and escalate concerns in line with the Trust policy7.Leadership and Service Development To help with recruitment and selection of dietitians To assist with reviewing services provided, identify opportunities, and make recommendations To participate in meetings and maintain good communication levels within department To actively contribute towards innovation and improvement of services To uphold professional and Trust values and ethics To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, AHPs and colleagues in other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service To build and maintain relationships between areas or departments To collect data to produce relevant statistical information on service delivery To evaluate where clinical improvement is required, initiating and reviewing change as appropriate8.Professional To maintain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, adhering to the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics To work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of conduct To provide high quality evidence based service by researching dietetic information To undertake dietetic audits and surveys To maintain a professional attitude at all times promoting the role of the Dietitian in the best interest of the patients and profession To take personal responsibility for the updating of professional skills and developments within the profession by attending relevant study days, literature review and implementing CPD To be conversant and comply with Trust policies and regulations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration dietetic experience including experience of independently managing and prioritising a clinical caseload, undertaking nutritional assessment and developing, implementing and evaluating individualised dietetic care plans
• Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
• Experience of teaching groups of patients and healthcare staff
• Experience of working with parents, carers in the management of paediatric nutritional problems

Desirable

• Experience of appraising others
• Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients
• Involvement in audit
• Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
• The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information
• Evidence of excellent written skills.
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working.
• Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice.
• Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs.
• Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients.
• Ability to implement practice supervision
• Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings
• Ability to carry out audit
• Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting
• Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns
• Autonomous practitioner
• Ability to recognise own professional limitations and when to seek advice from senior colleagues
• Able to communicate complex nutritional information effectively to children, young people, and their parents/carers, adapting communication to age, developmental stage and individual needs
• Able to work autonomously, while recognising professional limitations and seeking appropriate support when required
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship in team
• Self-motivated
• Relates well to staff and patients
• Caring attitude and empathy
• Professional attitude to routine/non-routine tasks
• Enthusiastic to improve patient care
• Ability to remain calm and in control during busy phases
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to work flexibly to cover service needs
• Able to travel to other hospital sites
• Standard Clauses
• A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS
• All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and barring lists

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualifications in Dietetics
• Registered Dietitian recognised by the HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Member of a paediatric specialist interest group
• Relevant postgraduate training in paediatric dietetics (e.g. BDA modules or equivalent)

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information
• Evidence of excellent written skills
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working
• Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice
• Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs
• Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients.
• Ability to implement practice supervision
• Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings.
• Ability to carry out audit
• Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting
• Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns

Desirable

• Experience of appraising others
• Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Involvement in audit
• Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students
• Ability to assist with complaints
• Able to accurately undertake and interpret appropriate anthropometric measurements in infants, children and young people
• Knowledge of infant feeding and the nutritional requirements of infants, children and young people
• Knowledge and experience of assessing and managing enteral nutrition in children and young people
• Experience assessing/managing complex paediatric nutritional needs.
• Knowledge of disseminating evidence based practice to health care professionals
• Knowledge of implementing the Clinical Governance Agenda
• resolving patient

Person Specification Experience Essential Relevant post registration dietetic experience including experience of independently managing and prioritising a clinical caseload, undertaking nutritional assessment and developing, implementing and evaluating individualised dietetic care plans Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork Experience of teaching groups of patients and healthcare staff Experience of working with parents, carers in the management of paediatric nutritional problems Desirable Experience of appraising others Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients Involvement in audit Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students Personal Qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills. The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information Evidence of excellent written skills. Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working. Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice. Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs. Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients. Ability to implement practice supervision Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings Ability to carry out audit Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns Autonomous practitioner Ability to recognise own professional limitations and when to seek advice from senior colleagues Able to communicate complex nutritional information effectively to children, young people, and their parents/carers, adapting communication to age, developmental stage and individual needs Able to work autonomously, while recognising professional limitations and seeking appropriate support when required Ability to maintain an effective working relationship in team Self-motivated Relates well to staff and patients Caring attitude and empathy Professional attitude to routine/non-routine tasks Enthusiastic to improve patient care Ability to remain calm and in control during busy phases Ability to maintain patient confidentiality Ability to work flexibly to cover service needs Able to travel to other hospital sites Standard Clauses A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and barring lists Qualifications Essential Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent qualifications in Dietetics Registered Dietitian recognised by the HCPC Evidence of CPD Desirable Member of the British Dietetic Association Member of a paediatric specialist interest group Relevant postgraduate training in paediatric dietetics (e.g. BDA modules or equivalent) Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills The ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessment, including interpretation of anthropometric, dietary, biochemical and clinical information Evidence of excellent written skills Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working Able to research evidence based practice and apply to practice Experience of assessing/managing paediatric nutritional needs Able to work to time schedules to meet clinical needs of patients. Ability to implement practice supervision Evidence of training professionals in formal and informal settings. Ability to carry out audit Ability to communicate sensitive and emotive information to colleagues/patients Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel for data inputting Knowledge of assessing, infants and children to plan their dietetic care Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people and the dietitians responsibilities in recognising, documenting, sharing and escalating concerns Desirable Experience of appraising others Worked with both paediatric inpatients and outpatients. Involvement in audit Experience of developing staff and parent/patient education resources Experience of providing clinical supervision and/or supporting the development of junior staff and students Ability to assist with complaints Able to accurately undertake and interpret appropriate anthropometric measurements in infants, children and young people Knowledge of infant feeding and the nutritional requirements of infants, children and young people Knowledge and experience of assessing and managing enteral nutrition in children and young people Experience assessing/managing complex paediatric nutritional needs. Knowledge of disseminating evidence based practice to health care professionals Knowledge of implementing the Clinical Governance Agenda resolving patient

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join Thornford Parkas a Dietitian. As a Dietitian you will support service users within the hospitals secure mental health and learning disabilities services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the dietetic service across the hospital, supporting the ongoing implementation of the Hospitals Nutrition and Hydration Strategy; helping to enable people to make informed healthier choices more easily when it comes to eating and drinking. With experience in managing a caseload using theoretical and practical experience, you will be involved in completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. In this role you will have the opportunity to engage in clinical supervision and training as part of enhancing your skill set and development. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, youll receive support from the local and regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals. Initially this role will part time 22.5 hours per week permanen

Main duties of the job

This role is for a Dietitian at Thornford Park as part of Elysium Healthcare. The key responsibilities include supporting service users in a secure mental health setting and contributing to the hospitals Nutrition and Hydration Strategy. You will work both individually and as a team member to deliver dietetic services, involve in planning interventions, and evaluate outcomes. The role emphasizes teamwork and offers opportunities for training and clinical supervision. It is part-time with 22.5 hours per week and provides comprehensive benefits, such as annual leave, career development, and financial wellbeing support.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a network with over 8,000 employees and more than 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, children, and education. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organization operating in 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people. Elysium Healthcare is committed to safe recruitment practices, being a Disability Confident employer, and maintaining inclusive recruitment. The organization strives for the welfare and safeguarding of service users, with all candidates undergoing DBS disclosure.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,510 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1551612116

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join Thornford Parkas a Dietitian.

As a Dietitian you will support service users within the hospital’s secure mental health and learning disabilities services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the dietetic service across the hospital, supporting the ongoing implementation of the Hospital’s Nutrition and Hydration Strategy; helping to enable people to make informed healthier choices more easily when it comes to eating and drinking.

With experience in managing a caseload using theoretical and practical experience, you will be involved in completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.

In this role you will have the opportunity to engage in clinical supervision and training as part of enhancing your skill set and development.

With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from the local and regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals.

Initially this role will part time 22.5 hours per week permanent role with support from the current lead dietitian.

As a Dietitian, you will be:

• Being involved and active in the development of a need led service.
• Providing dietetic clinical services both on an individual and group basis.
• Completing assessments, plan, implement intervention and evaluate outcomes as per individual service users care-pathway, enabling the service users in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• Planning and implementing individual and group interventions collaboratively with patients.
• Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans.
• Maintaining accurate patient records, including care notes, written reports (as appropriate) following hospital and professional standards.
• Establishing effective communication with patients and their carers, all staff and other agencies.
• Implementing and developing evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid patient mental health recovery.
• Providing training and education will be a central part of this role.
• Maintaining and developing close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues.
• Providing a professional contribution to, and liaison with clinical teams, associated disciplines and external agencies.

To be successful in this role:

• Diploma or degree in Dietetics
• HCPC Registration
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA
• Experience of working in a similar setting

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £42,510 pro rata
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a compassionate Dietitian with experience of working with people with mental illness? Join Thornford Parkas a Dietitian. As a Dietitian you will support service users within the hospital’s secure mental health and learning disabilities services with a range of conditions working as part of a uni-professional and multi-professional team. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the dietetic service across the hospital, supporting the ongoing implementation of the Hospital’s Nutrition and Hydration Strategy; helping to enable people to make informed healthier choices more easily when it comes to eating and drinking. With experience in managing a caseload using theoretical and practical experience, you will be involved in completing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. In this role you will have the opportunity to engage in clinical supervision and training as part of enhancing your skill set and development. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, you’ll receive support from the local and regional network of healthcare professionals and enjoy access to a variety of training courses to support you reach your career goals. Initially this role will part time 22.5 hours per week permanent role with support from the current lead dietitian. As a Dietitian, you will be: Being involved and active in the development of a need led service. Providing dietetic clinical services both on an individual and group basis. Completing assessments, plan, implement intervention and evaluate outcomes as per individual service users care-pathway, enabling the service users in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. Planning and implementing individual and group interventions collaboratively with patients. Evaluating outcomes aligned to care plans. Maintaining accurate patient records, including care notes, written reports (as appropriate) following hospital and professional standards. Establishing effective communication with patients and their carers, all staff and other agencies. Implementing and developing evidence-based therapeutic activities to aid patient mental health recovery. Providing training and education will be a central part of this role. Maintaining and developing close working relationships with professional and clinical colleagues. Providing a professional contribution to, and liaison with clinical teams, associated disciplines and external agencies. To be successful in this role: Diploma or degree in Dietetics HCPC Registration Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA Experience of working in a similar setting What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £42,510 pro rata The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Onsite free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Dietetics; HCPC Registration; Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA; Experience of working in a similar setting

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or degree in Dietetics; HCPC Registration; Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 & CPA; Experience of working in a similar setting

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.

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. 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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Thatcham

RG19 8ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Dietitian: Fixed Term (12 months) 37.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic service at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The Inpatient Dietitian department has 16 WTE Dietitians. The team comprises of an Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic Service Lead, Team leader, band 7, band 6 and band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Support Workers and Secretary. We are integrated service with community dietetic and patient education colleagues, as well as with the wider inpatient Therapy directorate.

The role will be focused on providing a high standard of dietetic care to inpatients requiring nutritional support. There will be opportunities to cover a variety of ward allocations and rotations, working alongside senior dietitians in their specialist areas. You will have involvement with general outpatient clinics.

Newly qualified staff are required to complete a Preceptorship programme. Professional development is encouraged through supervision, appraisal, mandatory training and CPD activities. Supervision is provided by senior clinical staff.

We welcome applications for those who are newly qualified. Return to practice applicants will also be considered for the role.

Main duties of the job

Optimise the clinical progress and quality of life of patients by providing individualised nutritional assessments, evidence-based recommendations and care plans across designated wards and clinics.

Work as a committed member of both the Inpatient Dietetic team and the Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic service, contributing to the achievement of Departmental, Team and Trust goals.

Provide relevant advice and training to other health care professionals.

Participate in service development.

Provide specialist knowledge across a range of procedures underpinned by theory

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job summary

Be part of our passionate dietetic team at MFT where we have vision & motivation to empower people to achieve their goals, feel better & live longer. Here you'll enrich your career in one of the largest NHS Trusts in England. You'll be a highly valued member of our amazingly diverse seventy strong dietetic team, who make a real difference across 4 hospital sites. Based at Wythenshawe Hospital, you'll be close to vibrant Manchester, enjoying its culture and excellent transport links; whilst working in a suburban hospital which will become the centre of a new sustainable health village. As we work together to improve the services provided to our local community & those accessing our regional specialist services, you & your patients will benefit from the biggest electronic record system & innovative online patient portal.

We develop our workforce, here you can really advance your clinical expertise and leadership skills working alongside other vastly skilled colleagues. You'll have access to an array of internal and external training, including our leadership courses. Use your acquired skills to direct one of our multi-sited dietetic working groups in the progress of clinical policies; a preceptorship pathway; pre-registration placements, research projects; electronic outcomes; or health and wellbeing initiatives.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Specialist Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive Gastroenterology Dietetic Team at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your specialist clinical and leadership skills within a well-established gastroenterology service. Working alongside an experienced team of specialist dietitians, you will provide clinical leadership,supervisionand support to colleagues, whilebenefitingfrom regular mentorship and professional development from the Clinical Lead Dietitian.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care across inpatient and outpatient services. The post holder will manage a varied caseload of gastroenterology medical and surgical inpatients, providing expert nutritional assessment and management, including oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition support.

The role also requires cover of specialist outpatient clinics, supporting patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liverdiseaseand functional bowel disorders.

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists, speech and language therapists and other allied health professionals to deliver patient-centredcare andoptimiseclinical outcomes.

About us

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're 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.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-CSS-8220266-RL4

Job locations

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job description Job responsibilities IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or post graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
• Current registration with HCPC.
• Qualification or evidence of working towards a Masters in area of specialisation.

Desirable

• Higher level degree eg Masters in relevant clinical area or in Clinical Leadership/Management/Education
• Teaching qualification
• Current membership of BDA

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post graduate dietetic experience
• In-depth knowledge to expert level in area of speciality required.
• Experience in a clinical supervisory role, providing support and guidance to junior members of staff and students.
• Evidence of contribution to service improvement.
• Evidence of CPD to comply with HPC requirements for registration.
• Experience of policy and/or protocol development.
• Experience in development and delivery of teaching and learning programmes at under and post-graduate level.
• Evidence of successful change management
• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Experience of managing a team including recruitment, selection and appraisal
• Clinical experience within area of speciality required.
• Clinical research experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and settings.
• Presentation skills to demonstrate effective and efficient work.
• Evidence of effective working with MDT and multi-agency teams.
• Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload and meet deadlines despite repeated interruptions.
• Accurate anthropometric measuring skills.
• Competency in IT Office programmes and dietary analysis software.
• Well developed behaviour change and counselling skills.
• Ability to synthesise and analyse complex clinical and theoretical information.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Problem solving skills.

Desirable

• Publishing track record
• Evidence of presentations/lectures

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of clinical governance.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice.
• Understanding of team dynamics.
• Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) or post graduate Diploma in Dietetics. Current registration with HCPC. Qualification or evidence of working towards a Masters in area of specialisation. Desirable Higher level degree eg Masters in relevant clinical area or in Clinical Leadership/Management/Education Teaching qualification Current membership of BDA Experience Essential Relevant post graduate dietetic experience In-depth knowledge to expert level in area of speciality required. Experience in a clinical supervisory role, providing support and guidance to junior members of staff and students. Evidence of contribution to service improvement. Evidence of CPD to comply with HPC requirements for registration. Experience of policy and/or protocol development. Experience in development and delivery of teaching and learning programmes at under and post-graduate level. Evidence of successful change management Experience of audit Desirable Experience of managing a team including recruitment, selection and appraisal Clinical experience within area of speciality required. Clinical research experience Skills and abilities Essential Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and settings. Presentation skills to demonstrate effective and efficient work. Evidence of effective working with MDT and multi-agency teams. Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload and meet deadlines despite repeated interruptions. Accurate anthropometric measuring skills. Competency in IT Office programmes and dietary analysis software. Well developed behaviour change and counselling skills. Ability to synthesise and analyse complex clinical and theoretical information. Able to work autonomously. Problem solving skills. Desirable Publishing track record Evidence of presentations/lectures Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of clinical governance. Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. Understanding of team dynamics. Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision.

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Rotational Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team of 17 Dietitians at Watford General Hospital.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides a busy and varied acute hospital environment, with the majority of our clinical caseload centralised at the Watford General Hospital site.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your dietetic experience across a range of clinical specialties while working as part of an established multidisciplinary team. The candidate needs to have HCPC registration by 31st Oct 2026.

The successful candidate will gain experience across a range of clinical areas, including Care of the Elderly, Diabetes, Surgery, General Medicine, Respiratory, Stroke and Gastroenterology.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 12 October 2026.

Main duties of the job

Each rotation is supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to help guide and support in both your individual learning needs but to also strive to ensure that the best standards of care are provided. A well-established supervision, probationary, and appraisal process is in place to help facilitate this.

We offer In-Service training opportunities, course funding both externally and through departmental links, and are actively involved in training student dietitians from the University of Hertfordshire as well as other healthcare professionals.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job summary

Althea Park

Salary - £46,000 per annum FTE

Part-time 7.5 hours per week

Althea Park has an opportunity for a Dietitian to join our team. This is a part-time role working 7.5 hours per week, with flexibility around how these hours are arranged, such as across two half days. The salary for this role is £9,200 per annum.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care.

• Completing dietary and nutritional assessments and developing personalised plans to support the physical wellbeing of our patients.
• Planning, monitoring and reviewing nutritional interventions to ensure they continue to meet patients individual needs.
• Managing an assigned caseload, working closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
• Providing professional advice and guidance to support effective nutritional care.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and sharing relevant information with colleagues.
• Contributing to service development, audit and the use of evidence-based practice.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

About us

Althea Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire is a residential eating disorder service for young people, offering 10 beds in a therapeutic environment alongside a 3-bedded step-down semi-independent service (The Anchor). It is accessible by public transport, with a bus stop outside the service and Stroud railway station approximately half a mile away, with national rail links and easy access to the M4 and M5.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Specialist Dietitian who has an interest in working in a Community Adult Eating Disorder Service, on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave. This role is part of the current transformation programme across mental health services within Essex.However, we are a Trust wide service and the postholder will be expected to work in other locations in the Trust as required.

The post holder will provide specialist dietetic input to adults with eating disorders in the community and in Day Care, including in the FREED pathway. It will involve working with service users and multidisciplinary team members to identify and address the complex psychological and social factors that affect the dietary treatment, thus enabling long term/permanent lifestyle changes.

Managing severely underweight patients with Anorexia Nervosa that are at risk of refeeding syndrome whilst in an Acute setting will require collaborative liaison work with the acute trusts.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; working flexibly where appropriate and operationally required.

Main duties of the job

1. To lead the EPUT Eating Disorders Nutrition and Dietetics provision for the north team of the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service.
2. To provide specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis and treatment programmes to individual service users with a variety of complex dietetic needs within the community (including FREED and Day Care) eating disorders pathway.
3. To provide expert nutritional advice, signposting, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, clients, carers, relatives or other non-professional contacts to ensure care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice.
4. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialised dietetic interventions for people with Eating Disorders in community and inpatient settings.
5. Formulate and deliver individual treatment programmes based on specialist knowledge, evidence-based practise, national and local guidelines using profession-specific clinical skills and techniques (eg 1:1's, group activities, patient education, carer education).
6. To manage complex and challenging caseloads and be able to appropriately prioritise by need.
7. To provide complex dietary support with a challenging patient population.
8. To be instrumental in developing the Eating Disorders Dietetic Service in line with the Service vision and best evidence-based practice.

About us

To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.

Please view our video link here: Psychological Services

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our busy Community Nutrition & Dietetics Service in Barnsley, for 1 year from November 2026 (fixed term contract) on a part time basis (17.5hours/week).

The post is varied and interesting, covering a range of community dietetics including community clinics, care homes and people who are housebound. The caseload includes nutrition support & general dietetics.

Our team is friendly and welcoming, supporting each other to provide the best nutritional care for the people of Barnsley.

You will need excellent team working, communication, organisation and time management skills, as well as be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD.

This is a community-based role; applicants must have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. A contribution to the training of student dietitians is also expected.

Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of £25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. Therefore, sponsorship is not possible due to the working hours.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Community Dietitian you will:

Manage a caseload requiring dietetic intervention in the community this may include a range of settings such as care homes, clinics and patients own homes.

Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of conditions including nutrition support and general dietetics

Work as a part of our team of dietitians and dietetic assistants.

Have a patient centred approach in line with our Trust values

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate and build rapport with patients, carers and families.

Work with key members of multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide individualised advice, support & care plans to patients

Demonstrate excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills

Participate in education & staff development, clinical supervision and the delivery of dietetic student training

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2373

Job locations

Cudworth LIFT

Carlton Street

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S72 8ST

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Job Purpose

1. Assess patients, develop care plans, advise and monitor patients progress for a range of conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.

2. To be responsible for advice to staff, patients and carers

Core Duties & repsonsibilities

Clinical

1. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care

2. To undertake clinical assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients including calculation of individual diets and enteral feeding regimens where appropriate

3. Monitor and review individual treatment plans as required according to patients clinical condition to provide the most effective and efficient outcomes for patients.

4. Organise, produce, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition and dietetics related issues other health service staff and patients and carers

5. To communicate effectively with patients carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies to achieve patient centred goals

6. To produce and update dietetic/nutritional teaching materials and therapeutic diet sheets.

Professional

1. To be responsible for maintaining own professional development through a variety of CPD activities and reflective practice

2. To assist senior clinicians with the supervision, training and induction of student dietitians, dietetic assistants and newly appointed staff when necessary

3. To contribute to audit and development and implementation of clinical standards/policies/outcome measures within the department.

4. Respond to nutritional queries from other health professionals and the general public.

5. To keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with trust and dietetic department standards, including computer based data entry.

6. To adhere to Trust and dietetic department standards/policies and procedures. Including Trust and area specific appraisal and clinical supervision

7. To ensure that equipment such as enteral feeding pumps is used safely by staff, patients and carers.

8. Work closely with immediate dietetic colleagues and team leader to provide a comprehensive and cohesive dietetic service.

9. Develop and maintain links with other Dietitians, through local, regional and national networks.

10. To work collaboratively with service users, catering staff and facilities monitoring co-ordinators to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical needs of service users.

11. The post holder holder is expected to cover the duties of colleagues in posts within the range of the post holders knowledge and skills.

Trust Values:

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects thatall staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

We put the person first and in the centre

We know that families and carers matter

We are respectful, honest, open and transparent

We improve and aim to be outstanding

We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

Safeguarding:

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:

All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:

ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;

maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;

understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;

comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;

receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;

understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;

recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;

ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;

comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);

demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;

abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;

work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.

adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;

being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;

Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;

In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYThis job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS:Job Purpose1. Assess patients, develop care plans, advise and monitor patients progress for a range of conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings. 2. To be responsible for advice to staff, patients and carersCore Duties & repsonsibilitiesClinical1. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care2. To undertake clinical assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients including calculation of individual diets and enteral feeding regimens where appropriate 3. Monitor and review individual treatment plans as required according to patients clinical condition to provide the most effective and efficient outcomes for patients. 4. Organise, produce, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition and dietetics related issues other health service staff and patients and carers5. To communicate effectively with patients carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies to achieve patient centred goals6. To produce and update dietetic/nutritional teaching materials and therapeutic diet sheets.Professional1. To be responsible for maintaining own professional development through a variety of CPD activities and reflective practice 2. To assist senior clinicians with the supervision, training and induction of student dietitians, dietetic assistants and newly appointed staff when necessary3. To contribute to audit and development and implementation of clinical standards/policies/outcome measures within the department.4. Respond to nutritional queries from other health professionals and the general public.5. To keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with trust and dietetic department standards, including computer based data entry.6. To adhere to Trust and dietetic department standards/policies and procedures. Including Trust and area specific appraisal and clinical supervision7. To ensure that equipment such as enteral feeding pumps is used safely by staff, patients and carers.8. Work closely with immediate dietetic colleagues and team leader to provide a comprehensive and cohesive dietetic service.9. Develop and maintain links with other Dietitians, through local, regional and national networks.10. To work collaboratively with service users, catering staff and facilities monitoring co-ordinators to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical needs of service users.11. The post holder holder is expected to cover the duties of colleagues in posts within the range of the post holders knowledge and skills. Trust Values:The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects thatall staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values: We put the person first and in the centre We know that families and carers matter We are respectful, honest, open and transparent We improve and aim to be outstanding We are relevant today and ready for tomorrowSafeguarding: Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy. Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to: ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns; maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct; understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy; comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually; receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed; understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy; recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity; ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training; comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision); demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement; abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached; work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards. adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds; being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact; Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care. This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• Evidence of other post-registration education and training.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Can communicate specialist dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis, and in written form.
• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of dietetic and multidisciplinary team.
• Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques.
• Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate.
• Computer literate in Microsoft PowerPoint internet and Word.

Desirable

• Presentation/teaching skills.
• Audit skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a therapy setting across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).

Desirable

• Experience of training student dieticians.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development. Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
• Able to work independently and using own initiative
• Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes.
• Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure.
• Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach.
• Adaptable and flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
• Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.

Desirable

• Member of British Dietetic Association.

Training

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s.
• Behaviour change training level 1.
• Clinical supervisory skills course.

Person Specification Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics. Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Desirable Evidence of other post-registration education and training. Special Knowledge/Skills Essential Can communicate specialist dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis, and in written form. Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work effectively as part of dietetic and multidisciplinary team. Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques. Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate. Computer literate in Microsoft PowerPoint internet and Word. Desirable Presentation/teaching skills. Audit skills. Experience Essential Experience of working in a therapy setting across the health community (inpatients and outpatients). Desirable Experience of training student dieticians. Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrate commitment to professional and personal development. Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency. Able to work independently and using own initiative Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes. Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure. Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach. Adaptable and flexible around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary. Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role. Desirable Member of British Dietetic Association. Training Essential Demonstrate a willingness to undertake training as relevant to the role. Desirable Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s. Behaviour change training level 1. Clinical supervisory skills course.

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.

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. 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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cudworth LIFT

Carlton Street

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S72 8ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cudworth LIFT

Carlton Street

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S72 8ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian to join our busy Community Nutrition & Dietetics Service in Barnsley, full time on a permanent basis.

The post is varied and interesting, covering a range of community dietetics including community clinics, care homes and people who are housebound. The caseload predominantly includes nutrition support (including providing specialist dietetic intervention to patients on our Stroke Recovery Unit at Kendray Hospital), alongside some general dietetic clinics, with the opportunity to gain some experience in enteral feeding and paediatrics.

Our team is friendly and welcoming, supporting each other to provide the best nutritional care for the people of Barnsley.

You will need excellent team working, communication, organisation and time management skills, as well as be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD.

This is a community-based role; applicants must have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. A contribution to the training of student dietitians is also expected.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Community Dietitian you will:

Manage a caseload requiring complex dietetic intervention in different settings including the Stroke Recovery Unit, care homes, clinics and patients own homes.

Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of conditions including nutrition support and general dietetics

Work as a part of our team of dietitians and dietetic assistants.

Have a patient centred approach in line with our Trust values

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate and build rapport with patients, carers and families.

Work with key members of multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide individualised advice, support & care plans to patients

Demonstrate excellent time management, prioritisation & organisational skills

Participate in education & staff development, clinical supervision and the delivery of dietetic student training

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About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2374

Job locations

Cudworth LIFT

Carlton Street

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S72 8ST

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Scope of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service

To deliver a nutrition & dietetic service in a sensitive, ethical and professional manner to service users and carers in the Barnsley area of the South West Yorkshire Partnersship NHS Foundation Trust. To provide specialist advice to the Trust and support staff in the delivery of the Food & Nutrition Policies.

JOB SUMMARY

To establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations.

To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service users .

To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.

To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards, policies and procedures.

To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular audit.

To supervise and support junior colleagues.

To participate in training of dietetic students and health care professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics.

To be actively involved in continuing professional development.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Clinical

1. To be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional needs of service users.

2 To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards.

3. To participate in the care programme approach, case conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds. Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care plans.

4. To assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources.

5. To promote and participate in multi-disciplinary team working, to facilitate recovery and healthy lifestyle choices in independent or supported living settings.

6. To participate in the development and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic resources ensuring that the information is current and consistent with the diverse needs of service users, carers and staff.

7. To communicate with service users and carers using the most appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, which respect their views, autonomy and culture.

8. To seek service user/carer involvement in care planning and obtain feedback on service delivery.

9. To contribute to the achievement of CQC Fundament Standards of Care.

10. To maintain complete, accurate and defensible clinical records commensurate with the policies and standards of the Trust, Nutrition & Dietetic Service and Dietetic profession.

11. To record daily activity using the Trusts IT network (RIO) maintaining Caldicott principles to ensure data security.

12. To participate in clinical supervision at both uni and multi-professional level.

13. To accompany the SOAD (Second Opinion Doctor) for purposes of mental health assessments and treatment, when requested.

Operational Management

1. To participate in the development of nutrition and dietetic service and the achievement of key objectives.

2. To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.

3. To ensure where possible that service users are involved in service planning.

4. To contribute to the development and evaluation of care pathways within clinical services

5. To participate in the development of clinical standards of practice for the Nutrition and Dietetic Service within specifically identified Trust clinical services.

6. To work collaboratively with service user, care staff, catering staff and facilities monitoring co-ordinator to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical needs of service users.

7. To supervise and support junior colleagues.

8. To practice in accordance with the Heath and Safety Policies, considering aspects of risk management.

Education, Training and Health Promotion

1. To assess the learning needs of specific service user/carergroups and provide group or individual education/health promotion sessions where appropriate.

2. To plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate nutrition and education training programmes to carers and staff.

3. To plan health promotion events in various settings to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition to service users, carers and staff.

4. To lead in the nutrition component of multi-disciplinary healthy living groups for service users and carers.

5. To provide specialist knowledge and staff learning opportunities in the work place.

5. To support the learning programme of student dietitians on clinical placement.

6. To participate in service induction programme.

Research and Development

1. To promote and participate in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice.

2. To share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of evidence based practice development.

3. To contribute to the production of clinical standards and outcome measures and audit clinical effectiveness.

4. To contribute to Essence of Care Nutrition benchmarking, achievement of CQC and CQUIN standards, monitoring of Food & Nutrition Policies.

Professional Development

1. To maintain registration as Dietitian with Health Professional Council (HPC).

2. To participate in the Trust KSF development review process and agree an annual development plan and work objectives.

3. To maintain commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and Trust development review process.

4. To provide annual evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and professional portfolio.

5. To develop and maintain links with other Dietitians in specialist field of work utilising local, regional and national networks.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Job description Job responsibilities Scope of the Nutrition and Dietetic ServiceTo deliver a nutrition & dietetic service in a sensitive, ethical and professional manner to service users and carers in the Barnsley area of the South West Yorkshire Partnersship NHS Foundation Trust. To provide specialist advice to the Trust and support staff in the delivery of the Food & Nutrition Policies.JOB SUMMARYTo establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations.To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service users .To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards, policies and procedures.To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular audit. To supervise and support junior colleagues.To participate in training of dietetic students and health care professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics.To be actively involved in continuing professional development.This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments. KEY RESULT AREAS:Clinical1. To be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional needs of service users. 2 To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards.3. To participate in the care programme approach, case conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds. Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care plans.4. To assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources.5. To promote and participate in multi-disciplinary team working, to facilitate recovery and healthy lifestyle choices in independent or supported living settings.6. To participate in the development and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic resources ensuring that the information is current and consistent with the diverse needs of service users, carers and staff. 7. To communicate with service users and carers using the most appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, which respect their views, autonomy and culture.8. To seek service user/carer involvement in care planning and obtain feedback on service delivery.9. To contribute to the achievement of CQC Fundament Standards of Care.10. To maintain complete, accurate and defensible clinical records commensurate with the policies and standards of the Trust, Nutrition & Dietetic Service and Dietetic profession. 11. To record daily activity using the Trusts IT network (RIO) maintaining Caldicott principles to ensure data security. 12. To participate in clinical supervision at both uni and multi-professional level.13. To accompany the SOAD (Second Opinion Doctor) for purposes of mental health assessments and treatment, when requested. Operational Management1. To participate in the development of nutrition and dietetic service and the achievement of key objectives.2. To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.3. To ensure where possible that service users are involved in service planning.4. To contribute to the development and evaluation of care pathways within clinical services5. To participate in the development of clinical standards of practice for the Nutrition and Dietetic Service within specifically identified Trust clinical services.6. To work collaboratively with service user, care staff, catering staff and facilities monitoring co-ordinator to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical needs of service users.7. To supervise and support junior colleagues.8. To practice in accordance with the Heath and Safety Policies, considering aspects of risk management.Education, Training and Health Promotion1. To assess the learning needs of specific service user/carergroups and provide group or individual education/health promotion sessions where appropriate.2. To plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate nutrition and education training programmes to carers and staff.3. To plan health promotion events in various settings to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition to service users, carers and staff.4. To lead in the nutrition component of multi-disciplinary healthy living groups for service users and carers.5. To provide specialist knowledge and staff learning opportunities in the work place.5. To support the learning programme of student dietitians on clinical placement.6. To participate in service induction programme.Research and Development1. To promote and participate in practice development, evaluation, audit and research activities to implement evidence based practice.2. To share and disseminate research findings with professional colleagues in the interest of evidence based practice development.3. To contribute to the production of clinical standards and outcome measures and audit clinical effectiveness.4. To contribute to Essence of Care Nutrition benchmarking, achievement of CQC and CQUIN standards, monitoring of Food & Nutrition Policies.Professional Development1. To maintain registration as Dietitian with Health Professional Council (HPC).2. To participate in the Trust KSF development review process and agree an annual development plan and work objectives.3. To maintain commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in internal and external development opportunities identified in supervision and Trust development review process.4. To provide annual evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and professional portfolio.5. To develop and maintain links with other Dietitians in specialist field of work utilising local, regional and national networks.For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Member of British Dietetic Association.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good work attendance rate.
• Able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
• Able to work flexibly around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Desirable

• Innovative and self directing.
• Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community.

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Able to travel Trustwide.
• Be able to perform light lifting of equipment.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills.
• Assessment and care planning skills, including analysis of complex dietetic problems.
• Good decision making and negotiating skills.
• Ability to organise own time and caseload.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues relevant to dietetic practice.
• Ability to use and apply technology and a range of computer programs e.g. PowerPoint, DietPlan.

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
• Report writing.
• Audit and research.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience within various clinical settings & age groups relevant to the post.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently using own initiative.

Desirable

• Nutritional needs.
• Collaborative and partnership working.
• Health promotion and facilitating group sessions.
• Developing service user information leaflets and training resources.
• Supervision of dietetic students.
• Catering liaison.
• Working across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and PG qualification in Dietetics.
• HCPC registered Dietitian.

Desirable

• British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.

Training

Essential

• Evidence of CPD & Professional Portfolio.

Desirable

• Accessing or willing to undertake Master Level Programme.
• Clinical Supervisory Skills.
• Management Training.

Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential Member of British Dietetic Association. Good interpersonal skills. Good work attendance rate. Able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints. Able to work flexibly around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Desirable Innovative and self directing. Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community. Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Able to travel Trustwide. Be able to perform light lifting of equipment. Special Knowledge/Skills Essential Effective communication skills. Assessment and care planning skills, including analysis of complex dietetic problems. Good decision making and negotiating skills. Ability to organise own time and caseload. Knowledge of clinical governance issues relevant to dietetic practice. Ability to use and apply technology and a range of computer programs e.g. PowerPoint, DietPlan. Desirable Presentation skills. Report writing. Audit and research. Experience Essential Demonstrable post qualification experience within various clinical settings & age groups relevant to the post. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently using own initiative. Desirable Nutritional needs. Collaborative and partnership working. Health promotion and facilitating group sessions. Developing service user information leaflets and training resources. Supervision of dietetic students. Catering liaison. Working across the health community (inpatients and outpatients). Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and PG qualification in Dietetics. HCPC registered Dietitian. Desirable British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses. Training Essential Evidence of CPD & Professional Portfolio. Desirable Accessing or willing to undertake Master Level Programme. Clinical Supervisory Skills. Management Training.

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.

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. 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

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cudworth LIFT

Carlton Street

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S72 8ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Cudworth LIFT

Carlton Street

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S72 8ST

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 5 Dietitian to join our rotational team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills while also contributing to service development and student training.

The post includes four six-month rotations across St Mary's Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, supporting acute inpatient services.

These include admission wards, endocrine, orthopaedics, vascular, rehabilitation, and elderly care. All rotations involve enteral tube feeding and require close multidisciplinary collaboration, offering a well-rounded clinical experience.

You will be joining a large, high-profile, and forward-thinking department that is both friendly and committed to professional growth. We are actively involved in dietetic student placements and strongly support continuing professional development (CPD) for all staff. There are numerous opportunities for audit and service development, and you will be encouraged and supported to participate in these areas.

If you are curious, enjoy a challenge, and thrive in a team environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

• To plan and deliver a patient centred dietetic service to patients in hospital and in the community.
• To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care.
• To assess, diagnose and treat patients, individually or in groups when indicated in line with the BDA Nutrition and Dietetic Care Process.
• To develop individualised dietetic diagnoses and goal and task orientated nutrition care plans in collaboration with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ensure patient reviews demonstrate clinical reasoning, problem solving and risk assessment techniques, to determine agreed discharge planning and outcomes across health and social care.
• To undertake risk assessments to determine appropriate management, specifically relating to the nutrition management of a patient.
• To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with the legal requirements, Trust Guidelines and professional standards of practice.
• To use evidence based practice, audits and published research to inform their own practice including national and local clinical guidelines.
• To provide cover as requested for other colleagues in periods of planned or unplanned leave.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job summary

Are you looking for a new and exciting role? We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting and innovative Band 5 Rotational Dietitian post, working with primary and secondary care across East Sussex.

As a Band 5 Dietitian within ESHT you will be supported in clinical rotations across the Acute and Community settings. Duties include providing specialist advice to Stroke, Frailty, Surgery, Gastroenterology and Orthopaedics inpatients in the Acute Hospitals, Rehabilitation Hospitals and Outpatient clinics.

You will liaise closely with the patient's relatives and carers regarding ongoing nutritional care and discharge planning. You will also provide expert nutritional advice and knowledge to the wider MDT. In community settings you will support patients in face to face clinics, via virtual/telephone clinics, as well as in their home and in care home settings, to manage their oral and enteral nutritional requirements.

Out close knit and supportive Dietetic Department includes over 40 Clinicians and associated staff working across the specialities of Community Nutrition support, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Inpatients, Intensive Care, Oncology, Paediatrics, Prescribing Support and Rehabilitation. Our department also includes Primary Care Network (PCN) Dietitians, plus our Apprentice Dietitians and Trainee Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Dietitians.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for dietetic management of a range of patients (using specialist knowledge and skills), including: general medical inpatients, surgical inpatients, rehab inpatients, general outpatients, community based nutrition support patients living in their own homes and residential homes.
• To undertake regular outpatient phone clinics and a face to face general outpatient clinic.
• To undertake patient group education sessions in specialist areas including Cardiac rehab and Coeliac disease.
• To provide relevant training to Nursing staff, Catering staff, patients and their carers and third sector organisations.
• To develop and audit resources to support and identify educational development within East Sussex Healthcare, acting as a resource for specialist information.
• To support training and supervision of student dietitians during their clinical placements.
• To work as an integral member of the dietetic team supporting other team members as required.
• To undertake regular audit of services provided.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 31/03/2027 to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Are you passionate about improving health through nutrition?

Join our award-winning Public Health Dietetics team and help make a lasting difference to communities across Gwynedd and Anglesey. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to become part of our friendly and innovative team of registered dietitians, nutritionists and dietetic support workers.

You will play a key role in delivering food and nutrition training and supporting community-based activities for both professionals and members of the public. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to a range of established programmes aligned with local and national public health priorities, including accredited food and nutrition skills training and the Tiny Tums best practice award for food and drink provision in childcare settings. If you are passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles and would thrive in a supportive, high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver accredited nutrition courses for community based staff working with a range of groups. This involves the recruitment, planning, implementation and evaluation of courses to ultimately benefit service users.
• Work as a member of the Public Health Dietetics team and within multi-agency teams liaising with and advising others in relation to specific client's needs by implementing food and nutrition (level 2) course delivery.
• Within the West area team, improving basic food and nutrition skills amongst community partners/ agencies working within the specific area of public health dietetics.
• Participating in various partnership/ Task and Finish groups, in agreement with the Senior Dietitians. This may be within a topic specific group, or across a multi-agency network, and will be identified within the post holder's Work Plan e.g. nutrition standards; training & development; audit; service user involvement; service evaluation; nutrition resources review/ improvement.
• Working as a member of multi-agency teams.
• Undertake clinical governance responsibilities in relation to the service area within the relevant specialist groups and multi-agency networks.
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of Key Quality Indicators (KQI).

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has emerged to hire a Band 7 Diabetes Dietitian in the Integrated Diabetes Service- North Mid at RFL NHS Foundation trust (based in Enfield Community), to offer expert assistance in enhancing and improving care for patients with diabetes in the community and acute services. We are looking for passionate professionals to become part of a dynamic team that offers development opportunities to enhance their experience in diabetes within a multidisciplinary workforce.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

o To provide autonomous diabetes care for patients with Diabetes using advanced clinical skills and knowledge of diabetes in the community and acute setting.

o To lead and autonomously manage a caseload of patients with Diabetes, who have multiple and complex needs including complex Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, ante-natal, renal and CGM/pump/HCL therapy within the inpatient and outpatient Diabetes service.

o To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports expert practice within Diabetes.

o To lead and innovate diabetes related specialist practice, both within the Trust and through local networks.

o To develop diabetes guidelines, protocols and policies for the Trust

o To develop all staff within the multidisciplinary team, providing support, advice, formal and informal education.

o To actively contribute to and participate in the delivery of Trust-wide multi disciplinary mandatory training and teaching.

o To provide specialist advice to inpatient diabetes service by receiving direct referrals from members of other multi-disciplinary teams

About us

The Integrated Diabetes Service is a nurse-led service supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a diabetes consultant, clinical nurse lead, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitian, psychologist, healthcare assistant, and a health and wellbeing coach.

The service delivers specialised care for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including support for pregnancy, renal, and preconception clinics. Care is provided through a fully integrated model, with close collaboration between community and acute teams.

The service adopts a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Clinical activities include assessment, diagnosis, shared decision-making, and the delivery of personalised treatment and management plans, focusing on achieving the three treatment targets and completing the nine key diabetes care processes.

This includes comprehensive assessment of patient history and pathology, management of diabetes-related complications, and review of dietary and lifestyle interventions. The service also provides structured education programmes for individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Job summary

Provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic service to the Integrated Diabetes Specialist Service at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - North Middlesex.

Explore and support the continuation of patient care within available workload capacity. Contribute to the development and delivery of education programmes for Enfield residents, primary care teams, and Trust staff. Work collaboratively with the clinical lead to develop, implement, and regularly update departmental policies, guidelines, and procedures. Lead and actively participate in projects, research, and audits within the wider diabetes service.

Actively contribute to the Diabetes Team and support the day-to-day running of the service. Plan, organise, and coordinate health promotion events both within the service and in the community.

Promote effective multidisciplinary working, ensuring close collaboration between acute and community teams.

Use advanced communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues, patients, carers, and other service users.

Be responsible for the supervision of allocated junior staff, with ongoing daily support and regular supervision provided by team leads.

To work flexibly in response to service needs, to provide cover to across Northmid and community.

Main duties of the job

Aims of the Integrated Diabetes Community Service

• To improve the quality of life for people with diabetes
• To facilitate and support the management of people with diabetes in a primary care setting
• To empower the person to take control of their diabetes
• Support to GP with patients seen in primary care.
• To support the service, primary care, the acute sector and community services in providing case management for people with diabetes who are at risk of unplanned admission and facilitate timely discharge from hospital
• To provide advice and support to social services and residential & nursing homes.
• To reduce waiting times and contribute to meeting the 4-week Referral to treat pathway

About us

The Integrated Diabetes Service is a nurse-led service supported by a multidisciplinary team, including a diabetes consultant, clinical nurse lead, diabetes specialist nurses, dietitian, psychologist, healthcare assistant, and a health and wellbeing coach.

The service delivers specialised care for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, including support for pregnancy, renal, and preconception clinics. Care is provided through a fully integrated model, with close collaboration between community and acute teams.

The service adopts a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. Clinical activities include assessment, diagnosis, shared decision-making, and the delivery of personalised treatment and management plans, focusing on achieving the three treatment targets and completing the nine key diabetes care processes.

This includes comprehensive assessment of patient history and pathology, management of diabetes-related complications, and review of dietary and lifestyle interventions. The service also provides structured education programmes for individuals newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-NMUH-8226114

Job locations

North Middlesesx University Hospital

Sterling way

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients under your care.

• To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management and support junior staff to do likewise.

• To be responsible for the strategic provision of specialized dietetic service to the Diabetes clinics, peer support groups and structured group programme.

• To have overall accountability for the planning and management of a complex specialist caseload of patients and to organize this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time.

• To provide expert advice to the team based on interpretation of nutritional status, biochemical and physiological parameters.

• To develop and support delivery of care pathways for Diabetes.

Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients under your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under your management and support junior staff to do likewise. To be responsible for the strategic provision of specialized dietetic service to the Diabetes clinics, peer support groups and structured group programme. To have overall accountability for the planning and management of a complex specialist caseload of patients and to organize this effectively and efficiently regarding clinical priorities and use of time. To provide expert advice to the team based on interpretation of nutritional status, biochemical and physiological parameters. To develop and support delivery of care pathways for Diabetes.

Person Specification

Education and professional qulaficaions

Essential

• oBSc in Dietetics 4year degree course or equivalent
• oState Registered Dietitian with HPC
• oBDA member

Desirable

• oBDA member of one specialist group

Experience

Essential

• oKnowledge of general medications
• oKnowledge of government strategy for diabetes service.
• oWorking as a team
• oExperience of managing demand in a busy acute setting,
• odemonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage your workload efficiently.

Desirable

• oBDA member of one specialist group

skills and abilites

Essential

• Ability to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring and use initiative for specialist gastroenterology & endocrinology services.
• Ability to analyse complex, conflicting information, and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options.
• Ability to communicate Complex, conflicting, sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritise workload.

Desirable

• oBDA member of one specialist group

Person Specification Education and professional qulaficaions Essential oBSc in Dietetics 4year degree course or equivalent oState Registered Dietitian with HPC oBDA member Desirable oBDA member of one specialist group Experience Essential oKnowledge of general medications oKnowledge of government strategy for diabetes service. oWorking as a team oExperience of managing demand in a busy acute setting, odemonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage your workload efficiently. Desirable oBDA member of one specialist group skills and abilites Essential Ability to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring and use initiative for specialist gastroenterology & endocrinology services. Ability to analyse complex, conflicting information, and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options. Ability to communicate Complex, conflicting, sensitive information. Ability to prioritise workload. Desirable oBDA member of one specialist group

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesesx University Hospital

Sterling way

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesesx University Hospital

Sterling way

Edmonton

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Inpatient Dietitian team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Dietitian in Frailty to join our Integrated Nutrition and Dietetic service at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. You will work alongside a band 7 Dietitian to provide a safe, effective and evidence based dietetic service to the medical and frailty patients.

You will be joining a supportive and enthusiastic team of 19 Dietitians, 2 Dietetic Support Workers and a Dietetic Apprentice. as well as working as an integral part of an MDT alongside consultants and specialist nurses. The successful candidate will support driving quality improvement within the service.

We are looking for a passionate and innovative dietitian who is keen to share and develop their clinical knowledge that they have acquired in relation to nutrition support, frailty Dietetics. The role requires excellent communication and team working skills, as well as the ability to work autonomously to manage a specialist caseload.

Main duties of the job

To provide a safe, effective and consistently high quality Nutrition and Dietetic service at Stockport Foundation Trust.

Manage a delegated caseload within specialist area. To assess, plan and implement patient centred, evidence -based interventions

To provide evidence-based care, education and information to patients, carers and health care professionals. This will be in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings.

Contribute to the training and development of Dietetic students, Dietitians and Dietetic Assistant/Support workers.

Supervising and supporting Band 5 Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants/Support workers

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced dietitian to work within a Primary Care Network in West Trafford. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of primary care, delivering specialist dietetic services directly within GP practices.

As a PCN Dietitian, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with nutrition-related conditions, helping to reduce pressure on GPs while improving access to high-quality dietetic care in the community.

Main duties of the job

You will manage your own clinical caseload, working autonomously within GP practices as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. Your focus will be supporting patients with conditions such as pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, weight management, frailty and paediatrics - helping them make lasting changes through person-centred care and behaviour change approaches.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, and pathway development. Group education sessions may form part of the role depending on service needs.

About us

Primary Care Dietitians is a national independent specialist provider, delivering dietitian services to NHS Primary Care Networks across England. We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in primary care settings.

We offer:

• Strong clinical supervision and peer support
• Training through the HEE Roadmap to Practice programme
• Protected CPD time
• A supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development

If you are a motivated dietitian looking to make a real difference in primary care, we would love to hear from you.

Job summary

Do you have an interest in nutritional support and looking for a Band 5 position at a leading adult cardiothoracic hospital?

We have a vacancy for a Band 5 dietitian to join our experienced and friendly team of dietitians and dietetic support staff. This rotational role offers the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of nutrition support including short and long term enteral feeding, supporting patients pre and post-surgery and those with long-term respiratory support needs.

Royal Papworth Hospital supports staff health and wellbeing with a dedicated team of staff offering mental, physical and financial assistance. Benefits of working here include free tea and coffee, a subsidised restaurant and discounted bus travel from park and ride sites to the hospital.

This is a permanent, full time 37.5 hours per week role.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

You will undertake comprehensive dietetic assessments of cardiothoracic patients who have a variety of clinical presentations and be responsible for daily prioritising of your caseload. This could also include attending multidisciplinary group meetings on behalf of the department or patient related as required.

You will provide support to other specialist areas in the absence of colleagues after appropriate training. This could include transplant, respiratory support and sleep centre and cystic fibrosis.

We provide dietetic student placements for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses and you will be involved in the student training programme.

As part of your role, you will contribute to audits and service development with opportunity to build your CPD portfolio. We have access to a range of CPD opportunities both internally and external nutrition related conferences such as BAPEN. In addition, you will be expected to keep up to date on dietetic knowledge by reviewing relevant journal articles, contributing to department journal club and attending relevant study days.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

Are you looking to gain experience in a new role within dietetics?

Would you like to bring your skills to our supportive, innovative, high achieving public health dietetic team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board?

This is an exiting opportunity to lead dietetic projects within a supportive multiagency partnership steering group, to improve population health.

This post will lead services using a whole-system approach, co-designing solutions that reflect lived experience and the complex drivers influencing population health outcomes.

You will be responsible for ensuring a quality and outcome focussed dietetic service for the health board population, delivering against key project performance indicators.

Posts will be managed by our Public Health Dietetic Professional Manager who will provide regular supervision sessions. Staff will lead the supervision and development of a range of junior staff and students.

We will consider flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead on the planning, delivery and evaluation of healthy lifestyle programmes across the University Health Board

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to provide expert dietetic advice, training, professional development and quality assurance to a range of community based staff and initiatives, within a team that has excellent administrative and supervisory support.

The Band 6 Specialist Public Health Dietetic post works as an integral part of the national network of Public Health Dietitians in Wales and will implement the delivery and evaluation of award winning Nutrition Skills for LifeTM programmes within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area. This will include working to support the roll out of the CTM PIPYN Service.

Based in the community you will act as a central resource for quality and consistency of food and nutrition advice, skills and expertise, to ensure access to a well-balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices.

This post will work regularly with groups, to transfer and cascade evidence based food and nutrition information to inform practical and sustainable changes. It heavily involves supporting and developing others to provide the best services possible within their local communities and enhancing the assets they currently poses.

The service will be delivered across the whole of Cwm Taf Morgannwg so being able to travel around the area is vital.

Main duties of the job

o Work autonomously, prioritising own specialist workload, balancing all service user related and professional demands and works to deadlines within time constraints.

o Design and deliver training sessions on behaviour change and facilitation of food related nutrition topics.

o Contribute to the planning and organisation of Level 1 Nutrition Skills for LifeTM programmes and related community initiatives, with personal responsibility of information accuracy, evidence base and quality assurance.

o Demonstrates understanding and acknowledges motivational principles and barriers in relation to change management, gaining the cooperation of others and demonstrates empathy and reassurance skills.

o Act as a specialist resource for community based and weight management services and other agencies, by providing advice, support and training to service users and health care professionals in this specialist area.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Job summary

This is a very exciting opportunity for a qualified Dietitian to join our friendly and experienced dieteticteam at Airedale General Hospital.The post-holder will work alongside our friendly dietetic team consisting ofDietitians, a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner,Dietetic Assistants and admin support staff.

This role will leadour dietetic provision to our Airedale Telemedicine for Health & Justice service. Airedale has led the way in providing telemedicine services and dietetics is one of the main contributors delivering expert dietetic advice to prisons across the country. This role will lead on how we develop this service going forward working alongside the healthcare teams within the prisons establishing and maintaining strong working relationships, and colleagues within Airedale including specialist consultants and the Airedale Telemedicine Team. The postprovides expert dietetic advice and nutrition support for patients with a range of medical conditions. It is possible to consider remote working for this role.

We encourage prospective candidates to visit the department, meet our team, and learn about the opportunities on offer to develop your dietetic career.

Part time - 22.5 hours per week

(Previous applicants need not reapply)

Main duties of the job

Leadthe dietetic telemedicine service, triaging referrals, leading on development opportunities, and engaging and networking with the prison healthcare teams and multi-disciplinary team. Manage a caseload of adult patients with a variety of medical conditions including nutrition support and gastroenterology.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian with an interest in paediatric allergy to join our team of 17 Paediatric Dietitians and 4 Dietetic Support Assistants. This will be a maternity cover post. You will be the clinical lead responsible for providing dietetic support to the Paediatric Allergy service and will work closely with the other members of the paediatric allergy multiprofessional team.

We are looking for an experienced dietitian who is enthusiastic, motivated and innovative with good clinical skills and a broad knowledge in the area of paediatric dietetics. You will have good interpersonal skills and an ability to work well as part of a team. You will also be able to set and meet targets, and to be efficient at managing your own busy caseload.

The paediatric dietitians at St Georges provide a service to general paediatric medicine, as well specialist areas such as neonatology, gastroenterology, allergy, HIV, ketogenic diets and PICU. Numerous opportunities for professional and personal development will be available to you. Additionally, you will be actively involved in the research, audit and the Clinical Governance objectives of the department and the Trust.

We are a base trainer for student dietitians and are actively involved in the training of other staff.

Main duties of the job

You will be a clinical lead specialist responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of paediatric allergy patients and patients on acute medical wards under the care of the Children's Service Delivery Unit.

You will take the clinical lead and will work independently to deliver the service and be an expert in your field. You will have a significant in-depth level of understanding across paediatric disease groups acquired through experience within the specialism, and continuing post graduate training and study.

You will work within the multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate expertise within this specialist area. You will play a key role in the nutritional management of this patient group, and will provide highly specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals. In addition you will be actively involved in the trusts clinical governance programme by taking lead responsibility for ensuring continuing professional development, audit and research activities within this specialist area

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.