The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Dietitian

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

We are a friendly, forward-thinking Dietetic team working in a fast paced, rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and supporting staff development.

Along with HCPC registration, the successful applicant will ideally have some previous experience of working in an acute hospital setting optimising patients nutrition working alongside the multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. An interest in developing leadership skills and commitment to work to our Trust values is a requirement.

You will be working alongside other highly experienced dietetic colleagues in the Bariatric service. There is also the opportunity to work with the Nutrition Support Team.

We provide A, B and C learner placements and the post holder will play an integral part in learner training within the profession. We are fully committed to invest in your training and development and have well established CPD, clinical supervision and leadership development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.

To have developed, through experience and postgraduate training, the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required for the post.

The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely discharge.

To work closely with team managers and senior dietitians to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within the team.

To work closely with team managers to ensure the delivery of an efficient, effective and quality driven service.

To act as a source of specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health economy.

To have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate these on a continual basis with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Within Therapies we have a strong culture of professional leadership and support. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Dietitians. We are a friendly, forward thinking team delivering excellent patient care to our diverse population, This is at the heart of everything we do.

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SDN-585

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Required dietetic qualification

Essential

  • Required qualifications
  • HCPC registered

Essential

Essential

  • Relevant post graduate work experience
  • Post graduate training
  • Demonstrates Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

  • Msc or equivalent
Person Specification

Required dietetic qualification

Essential

  • Required qualifications
  • HCPC registered

Essential

Essential

  • Relevant post graduate work experience
  • Post graduate training
  • Demonstrates Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

  • Msc or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting Therapy Operations Manager

Jo Wilson

j.wilson49@nhs.net

07595464007

Details

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-SDN-585

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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