Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

1641 - Senior Dietitian

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian looking to work within the acute adult team at Barnsley Hospital. We welcome applications from band 6 Dietitians, or from established band 5 Dietitians who are ready to step up to a more senior level.

This fixed term post provides the opportunity to work within specialist areas including gastroenterology and surgery, working closely with the Medical and Surgical Team Lead Dietitians and other Specialist Band 6 Dietitians. You will also be able to develop and take part in staff teaching and training, audits and evaluations and maintain your continuous professional development. The post includes providing support for our band 5 dietitians and our dietetic assistant practitioners . There will be opportunity to conduct and manage an exciting and dynamic outpatient clinic providing care to outpatients with varied nutritional concerns ranging from IBS to nutrition support.

You will be an integral part of our friendly Dietetic Department and have excellent support from the wider Dietetic Team which includes Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and a dedicated Administration Team. You will have the opportunity to supervise student dietitians on their placements and support junior members of your team in their training and development. We are a proactive department where personal continuing development is promoted, therefore attendance on study days is offered in line with identified learning needs.

Main duties of the job

The interview date for this role is 8th September 2025.

To provide specialist dietetic advice for patients who may require complex dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt their treatment accordingly in an inpatient/outpatient setting.

Work effectively as part of the MDT and alongside other Allied Health Professionals, Medical and Nursing Staff

To regularly undertake audits and surveys of own practice/dietetic service

To provide a key role in service development and service changes, including policy development and proposal of new specialist services.

Provide regular supervision for Band 5 dietitians within the acute team

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 (Medical Team Lead Dietitian) on 01226 432606 or email: emily.mullenspencer@nhs.net

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 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 each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

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 NHS FT 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

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-1641E-08-25

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 or equivalent degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
HCPC Registered Dietitian

Desirable

Evidence of other post-registration education and training, e.g. PENG
Member of the British Dietetic Association
Behaviour Change Skills Training Courses

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Plan and prioritise patient work load and operational workload. Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Assessment and analysis of complex dietetic problems. Develop appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt dietetic treatment as required.
Able to plan, deliver and evaluate training/education programmes to student dietitians, students from other disciplines and a variety of NHS and non-NHS staff groups.
Skilled in behavioural change and counselling techniques.
Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Able to work independently and on own initiative

Experience

Essential

Significant clinical post-registration dietetic experience, including specific experience of working in the acute hospital setting.
Experience of complex nutrition support practices, including enteral and parenteral nutrition practices.
Experience of multi-disciplinary team/agency working.
Commitment to delivering dietetic student training.

Desirable

Attended Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
Experience of training student dietitians

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of health and safety
Knowledge of confidentiality.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
HCPC Registered Dietitian

Desirable

Evidence of other post-registration education and training, e.g. PENG
Member of the British Dietetic Association
Behaviour Change Skills Training Courses

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Plan and prioritise patient work load and operational workload. Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Assessment and analysis of complex dietetic problems. Develop appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt dietetic treatment as required.
Able to plan, deliver and evaluate training/education programmes to student dietitians, students from other disciplines and a variety of NHS and non-NHS staff groups.
Skilled in behavioural change and counselling techniques.
Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Able to work independently and on own initiative

Experience

Essential

Significant clinical post-registration dietetic experience, including specific experience of working in the acute hospital setting.
Experience of complex nutrition support practices, including enteral and parenteral nutrition practices.
Experience of multi-disciplinary team/agency working.
Commitment to delivering dietetic student training.

Desirable

Attended Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
Experience of training student dietitians

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of health and safety
Knowledge of confidentiality.

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)