The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Dietitian

The closing date is 26 January 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our Dietetic team at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for either experienced or newly qualified Dietitians.

We are looking for individuals who want to consolidate and improve their clinical and communication skills. We are committed to your professional and personal development. The Trust has a dynamic Preceptorship Programme for all AHPs and we have an in-house service CPD Programme as well.

The post will offer you a range of clinical experience including general medicine, surgery, care of the elderly and general outpatient clinics. You will also have the opportunity to work with specialist and clinical lead Dietitians within your area of work as well as shadowing opportunities in areas such as Home Enteral Feeding, Bariatrics, Oncology, Critical Care, Paediatrics and Renal.

The team is actively involved in dietetic student training placements and there is scope for the successful candidate to contribute significantly in this. There will also be opportunity to further develop supervisory skills through supporting our Dietetic Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners.

You will be part of a friendly, forward thinking and supportive 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.

Main duties of the job

You will cover a variety of different acute inpatient wards including general medicine, surgery and care of the elderly as well as a weekly general outpatient clinic. The post will be based at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with an expectation to work across both Sites as required. Sound Communication skills and commitment to work within our Trust values are essential.

Key Duties include:

  • To ensure that appropriate and best practice / evidence-based advice on nutrition and dietetic issues is available to patients, clients and health professionals within the remit of the post holder's duties.
  • To maintain and demonstrate a personal development plan to ensure continued professional development.
  • To demonstrate responsibility for managing workload and meeting targets.
  • 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 flow and safe timely discharge
  • To act as a source of Dietetic advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and 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.

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!

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-DET-026

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and full duties, please refer to the attached documents entitled Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and full duties, please refer to the attached documents entitled Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Dietetics
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Member of the BDA

Work experience

Essential

  • Broad range of Learner placements or postgraduate experience in the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience of working with general public
  • Experience of working as a band 5 Dietitian

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and evidence of verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates ability to self manage and prioritise caseload daily

Desirable

  • Evidence of good IT skills including use of Microsoft office and electronic patient records
Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Dietetics
  • Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Member of the BDA

Work experience

Essential

  • Broad range of Learner placements or postgraduate experience in the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience of working with general public
  • Experience of working as a band 5 Dietitian

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Skills

Essential

  • Good written and evidence of verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates ability to self manage and prioritise caseload daily

Desirable

  • Evidence of good IT skills including use of Microsoft office and electronic patient records

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:

Team Manager - Dietetics

Sarah Thomas

sarah.thomas52@nhs.net

07707300806

Details

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-DET-026

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ


Supporting documents

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