About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join our band 5 rotations to provide a service to a variety of inpatient and outpatient areas including respiratory, diabetes, surgical, care of the elderly, paediatrics and oncology.If you enjoy working as part of a team and using your initiative this is the job for you. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop clinical and professional skills within a dynamic and supportive team. The post is suitable for newly qualified dietitians or band 5 dietitians looking for further experience.
Please note that although this is a 9 month post, there is a possibility of a permanent band 5 role coming up during the duration of the post which the applicant could apply for.
If large numbers of applications are received the advert may close early so we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The role will primarily involve inpatient work with patients across a variety of specialities; receiving oral and enteral feeding. There will also be the opportunity for outpatient work in general dietetic clinics andto be involved in teaching and training of nurses and medical staff as well as patient education sessions.
The post holder will work closely with our senior dietitians who will help train and support you along with providing opportunities to experience other areas of dietetics.
Developing resources and carrying out quality improvement projects will be encouraged to maintain our high profile within the hospital.
We provide student training for a number of universities and the post holder will be involved with this.
This post offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. The department is committed to CPD and we offer a wide range of in-house training. You will be invited to regular professional update meetings across the whole team. In addition we are closely connected with our colleagues across Dorset and run a Dorset wide education and networking event twice yearly.
We would be very happy to have a conversation about specific areas of interest in the rotations as well how your skill set fits with our service and your development needs.
We welcome applications from current dietetic students who are due to finish their training and will be eligible for HCPC registration in 2026.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics Or Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics. Registered Dietitian (UK) with HCPC or awaiting HCPC registration
Desirable
Clinical supervisory skills training
Experience Essential
Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Experience of Group Presentations. Ability to work autonomously Recent clinical experience as a Dietitian or Dietitian student within the NHS setting
Desirable
MDT involvement. Previous clinical experience at band 5 level Experience of training dietetic students Experience of collaborative working across/between professions to achieve agreed outcomes.
Technical Essential
Word processing/IT skills for correspondence and the production of educational material. Ability to carry out and interpret anthropometric measurements. Effective problem solving skills with clinical example Data collation and analysis skills Competent in dealing with patients, colleagues, and health care staff.
Knowledge Essential
Ability to work as part of a team with professional maturity. Knowledge of the dietetic and medical management of patients who require nutrition support, with clinical example Up-to-date and confident dietetic knowledge, with examples given
Desirable
Knowledge of Dietetics within NHS, with examples given
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines Self motivated Experience working under pressure
Desirable
Interdepartmental working e.g catering
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH7 7DW
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)