The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Dietitian

The closing date is 24 November 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join our well-established and forward-thinking integrated Nutrition and Dietetics Service at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.This 0.7WTE role until the end of March 2027 will focus on providing high-quality inpatient dietetic care, with a particular emphasis on surgical patients.The post-holder will deliver specialist dietetic assessments, diagnosis and evidenced based interventions across a varied inpatient caseload, working closely with the wider MDT to optimise nutritional status, enhance recover and support safe, effective discharge planning.Our department is proud to offer a unique dietitian-led prescribing service, enabling advanced, efficient, and patient centred care. The successful candidate will contribute to this innovative model and champion this across the acute setting and beyond.The role also includes opportunities to participate in service development, clinical guideline review, audit and quality improvement initiatives within a supportive and integrated team structure. You will work along experience colleagues in a service committed to professional growth, leadership development and collaborative practice.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, compassionate dietitian looking to further develop their skills and knowledge in specialist inpatient care with a dynamic and progressive team.

Main duties of the job

Key Aspects of the Role:

You will provide specialist dietetic care to our inpatients, delivering advanced nutritional assessment and support across GI, colorectal, and general surgical wards. The role includes close MDT working, contributing to our innovative dietitian-led prescribing service, and involvement in quality improvement, supervision, and service development within an integrated department.

What It Takes

You'll need strong clinical skills in acute or surgical dietetics, confidence managing complex cases, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced inpatient environment. Good communication, a proactive approach to professional development, and a commitment to patient-centred care are essential.

Why Choose Rotherham

Rotherham offers a supportive, integrated Nutrition & Dietetic Service with a unique prescribing model that allows dietitians to work at a high level. The Trust provides a friendly team culture, excellent CPD opportunities, and a setting where your contribution genuinely shapes patient pathways and service development.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-10-024

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Current HCPC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Dietetics

Desirable

Experience and/or Post-graduate qualifications relevant to areas of surgery and/or critical care/enteral feeding to Masters level or equivalent
BDA member
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working as a Band 5 Dietitian
Clinical experience of working within inpatient services
Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area
Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Previous experience of working as a Band 5 Dietitian

Desirable

Clinical experience of working within surgical and/or critical care
Experience of management of resources
Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services

knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Ability to critically analyse evidence based practice
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation

Desirable

Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Current HCPC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma/Degree in Dietetics

Desirable

Experience and/or Post-graduate qualifications relevant to areas of surgery and/or critical care/enteral feeding to Masters level or equivalent
BDA member
Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working as a Band 5 Dietitian
Clinical experience of working within inpatient services
Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area
Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Previous experience of working as a Band 5 Dietitian

Desirable

Clinical experience of working within surgical and/or critical care
Experience of management of resources
Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services

knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available
Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
Ability to critically analyse evidence based practice
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation

Desirable

Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to Post graduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

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.