0965 - Dietitian

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Job summary

Interview Date: 1st December 2026

Position 1 - 37.5 hours, Permanent

Position 2 - 30 hours, Fixed term until March 2028

Are you an existing band 5 Dietitian looking to develop/broaden your skills or a newly qualified band 5 Dietitian looking for a permanent post that will form an excellent start to your career? If so we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 1.0WTE full time permanent post and a 0.80 WTE fixed term post until March 2028 within our acute hospital Dietetic team.

Student Dietitians approaching the end of their training are welcome to apply, tailored employment options are available that will allow new graduates to commence in post as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner until HCPC registration is received.

You will benefit from the support of a small, friendly team of 17 Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and administration staff.

This post will provide an excellent grounding in general Dietetics and an opportunity to gain an insight into various specialties across the Trust, including; Stroke, Diabetes, Oncology, General medicine, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a service to adult inpatients and outpatients within Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with the support of a dedicated acute team. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience and training from specialist Dietitians and will receive shadowing experience in other specialist areas within the department, for example Surgery.

The post holder will be provided with regular clinical supervision and extensive CPD opportunities and excellent clerical support. The acute role will involve a variety of acute medical and orthopaedic wards as well as an outpatient general clinic at the hospital.

The department supports training to A, B and C placement dietetic students. The post holder will be expected to be involved in the clinical teaching and assessments of students on placement, and training will be provided.

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good time management skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

For further information and/or an informal chat, please contact Emily Mullen Spencer Team Lead Medical Dietitian on 01226 432606 or email: [email protected].

Please note this advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. Interviews will be in person only.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Visa sponsorship is onlyavailable to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements,including salary thresholds.Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.

The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Dietitian

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Description for Dietitian

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention using a recognised format e.g. ABCDE/SOAP
• Able to independently monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate
• Able to asses and implement a plan for patients requiring enteral nutrition
• Able to demonstrate evidence of mandatory training such as GDPR, information governance, fire safety, confidentiality
• Able to use knowledge base to inform clinical decision making
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Internet

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate management of a patient caseload either as qualified Dietitian or a Student Dietitian
• Experience of working in a clinical setting
• Can communicate dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis
• Able to work effectively as part of a Dietetic or clinical team
• Able to show commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

• Clinical supervisory skills course
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Acute ward work in a hospital setting

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency
• Commitment to delivering dietetic student training
• Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach
• Adaptable and able to work flexibly
• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• To be a car driver and have access to own car for work purposes

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Eligible for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Evidence of other post-registration education and training
• Membership of British Dietetic Association
• Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s

Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention using a recognised format e.g. ABCDE/SOAP
• Able to independently monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate
• Able to asses and implement a plan for patients requiring enteral nutrition
• Able to demonstrate evidence of mandatory training such as GDPR, information governance, fire safety, confidentiality
• Able to use knowledge base to inform clinical decision making
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Internet

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate management of a patient caseload either as qualified Dietitian or a Student Dietitian
• Experience of working in a clinical setting
• Can communicate dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis
• Able to work effectively as part of a Dietetic or clinical team
• Able to show commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

• Clinical supervisory skills course
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Acute ward work in a hospital setting

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency
• Commitment to delivering dietetic student training
• Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach
• Adaptable and able to work flexibly
• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques

Personal Attributes

Desirable

• To be a car driver and have access to own car for work purposes

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Eligible for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Evidence of other post-registration education and training
• Membership of British Dietetic Association
• Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

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