Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Dietitian

The closing date is 16 April 2026

Job summary

An opportunity to work as part of the award winning CONNECT service, for a 12 month secondment or temporary post. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting adults with eating disorders in the community as well as providing cover on the specialist inpatient ward. You will be responsible for supporting other professionals within the service with regards to nutrition and dietetic provision. You will offer one to one and group nutritional interventions to support patients in their recovery.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have access to supervision from experienced dietitians and work collaboratively with members of the MDT including occupational therapy, psychology, nursing and psychiatry. You will have the opportunity to access training and development in the latest evidence-based practice including MANTRA. Attendance at local and regional eating disorder supervision groups is supported within this role.

There will be opportunities to deliver training to other members of the team and support others in delivering nutrition-based interventions.

The successful candidate will join an innovative team of dietitians who have active involvement in contributing to local and national guidance. There are strong links with local universities and teaching hospitals which provide opportunities for training and development.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-16226-EDRS

Job locations

The Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for supervising and supporting other professionals within the service with regards to dietetic provision. You will also represent dietetics within the local team Clinical Governance Council.

You will also have the opportunity to provide training, advice and support to Dietitians outside of the service in line with MEED guidelines within Acute Hospitals across West Yorkshire.

The post holder must hold a HCPC registration. The successful candidate will have experience of working with adults with an eating disorder.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement.

Dont delay, apply now! Like to know more first? Talk to Beth Gripton, Lead Dietitian on 07973638124 beth.gripton@nhs.net or Dean Caldwell White dean.caldwell-white@nhs.net 07504048690

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will also have the opportunity to provide training, advice and support to Dietitians outside of the service in line with MEED guidelines within Acute Hospitals across West Yorkshire.

The post holder must hold a HCPC registration. The successful candidate will have experience of working with adults with an eating disorder.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter (Hybrid) or flexible working arrangement.

Dont delay, apply now! Like to know more first? Talk to Beth Gripton, Lead Dietitian on 07973638124 beth.gripton@nhs.net or Dean Caldwell White dean.caldwell-white@nhs.net 07504048690

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bsc degree in nutrition and dietetics or post graduate diploma in dietetics
HCPC registered Dietitian

Knowledge

Essential

Formal behaviour change course and/or demonstrate an understanding of motivational interviewing/behavioral change approach
Willingness to undergo training to support the pre-registration of Dietitians
Knowledge of the clinical complexities working with people with Eating Disorders, clinical experience/interest in working in a mental health setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Bsc degree in nutrition and dietetics or post graduate diploma in dietetics
HCPC registered Dietitian

Knowledge

Essential

Formal behaviour change course and/or demonstrate an understanding of motivational interviewing/behavioral change approach
Willingness to undergo training to support the pre-registration of Dietitians
Knowledge of the clinical complexities working with people with Eating Disorders, clinical experience/interest in working in a mental health setting

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Newsam Centre

Leeds

LS14 6UH

Employer's website

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