North Bristol NHS Trust

Dietitian

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Job summary

1.0WTE Permanent Position (Medical caseload)

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian to join our large department within the medical inpatient ward team. This post would suit a newly qualified band 5 dietitian and contains a mixed caseload of medical and complex care wards. The post holder will be working closely with our existing band 5's in managing a wide variety of clinical conditions seen across the Trust.

There would be an expectation that this post holder would be involved in training student dietitians from both Plymouth and Birmingham City Universities, on completion of the clinical supervisory skills course.

We offer a variety of in house CPD opportunities, clinical supervision and preceptorships for newly qualified staff.

If you would like to know more, please contact our department on 0117 4145428 to speak with Kaylee Sayer or Kathryn Campbell, or email Kaylee.sayer@nbt.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a dietetic service to specified wards at NBTsuch as complex medical and elderly care of the elderly.

  • To provide cover during annual leave and unplanned leave to a variety of clinical areas.

  • To deliver education and training on nutrition-related topics to a range of health professionals, students and patients.

  • To contribute to implementation of the Trust Nutrition and Hydration strategy.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS1860-CCC

Job locations

Southmead Hospital Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide and develop an effective and evidence-based general dietetic service to designated wards and outpatient clinics. This means

  1. providing expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians about the most effective nutritional treatment

  1. ensuring special diets and artificial nutrition meet or exceed all nutrient requirements despite significant dietary or medical restrictions

  1. liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing the appropriate nutritional prescription / management for their condition.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide and develop an effective and evidence-based general dietetic service to designated wards and outpatient clinics. This means

  1. providing expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians about the most effective nutritional treatment

  1. ensuring special diets and artificial nutrition meet or exceed all nutrient requirements despite significant dietary or medical restrictions

  1. liaising with members of the health care team in hospital and in the community to ensure they are fully informed and able to support the patient in implementing the appropriate nutritional prescription / management for their condition.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • Clinical experience in NHS
  • Specific interest in this role
  • Well written application

Desirable

  • Experience within NHS system
  • Relevant CPD related to dietetics and this role
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • Clinical experience in NHS
  • Specific interest in this role
  • Well written application

Desirable

  • Experience within NHS system
  • Relevant CPD related to dietetics and this role

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

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dietitian (Team Leader)

Kaylee Sayer

kaylee.sayer@nbt.nhs.uk

01174145428

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (FTE) or pro-rata for part time roles

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-CCS1860-CCC

Job locations

Southmead Hospital Bristol

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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