Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

0965 - Dietitian

The closing date is 23 June 2025

Job summary

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 permanent post 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 18 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, Gastroenterology, Surgery, Weight Management 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.

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 surgical 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 Bethan Lockley (Team Lead Surgical Dietitian) on 01226 432606 or email: bethan.lockley1@nhs.net.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

Barnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

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

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0965E-06-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

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

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

Person Specification

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

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

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

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

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

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

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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