Job summary
Closing Date: 25.05.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 26.05.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02.06.25
We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative and forward thinking dietitian to join our community based dietetic service to the proactive care team (PACT) based within our partner organisation Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).
Main duties of the job
The ProactiveCare Team help to reduce health inequalities and support a reduction in Accident and Emergency Department (AED) attendances and unplanned admissions whilst also improving access to other existing community-based services to help sustain good health outcomes.
PACT are a cross-organisational, culturally aware multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working in Bradford and Keighley to identify those with the highest need and deliver a blend of preventative and recovery focussed interventions in the community: to support a reduction of premature mortality and help deliver improvements for those who are frail and those close to the end of their life.
About us
Bradford's Nutrition & Dietetic Service is a dynamic team of over 80 Dietitians working in Acute, Community and Primary Care settings, supported by an excellent clerical team. We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With the support of the band 7 dietitian team lead you will provide the dietetic service within this MDT and will help to develop the wider MDT to be skilled and knowledgeable in the early identification of key nutritional problems and good nutritional care. Dual based at Horton Park, Bradford and Meridian House, Keighley, you will be required to work within patients homes and across a range of community locations in Bradford and Airedale
The post holder will be expected to participate fully in the training of B and C Placement student dietitians.
We are looking to recruit a dietitian with a broad dietetic knowledge base, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a demanding caseload.
Applicants must be HCPC registered dietitians, who have obtained relevant clinical dietetic experience, and who are car drivers with access to a car.**
**Reasonable adjustments will be made where necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With the support of the band 7 dietitian team lead you will provide the dietetic service within this MDT and will help to develop the wider MDT to be skilled and knowledgeable in the early identification of key nutritional problems and good nutritional care. Dual based at Horton Park, Bradford and Meridian House, Keighley, you will be required to work within patients homes and across a range of community locations in Bradford and Airedale
The post holder will be expected to participate fully in the training of B and C Placement student dietitians.
We are looking to recruit a dietitian with a broad dietetic knowledge base, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a demanding caseload.
Applicants must be HCPC registered dietitians, who have obtained relevant clinical dietetic experience, and who are car drivers with access to a car.**
**Reasonable adjustments will be made where necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad post-graduate dietetic experience in a range of clinical conditions.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and consultation with other professionals.
- Experience of evaluating practice, service development and audit.
- Experience of developing evidence-based resources and guidelines.
- Dietetic teaching and training experience relevant to post.
Desirable
- Membership and experience of working with a relevant specialist dietetic/BDA groups.
- Post-graduate dietetic experience working in community settings, particularly urban inner city areas.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written skills with accuracy and attention to detail in written communication.
- Able to utilise technology to support dietetic care including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SystmOne or other electronic patient record.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
- Broad dietetic knowledge including in-depth knowledge of dietetic interventions for nutrition support.
- Understanding of safeguarding in relation to working with adults.
- Awareness of the operational aspects of the NHS.
- Knowledge of the different dietary and social factors within Bradford District.
Desirable
- Understanding of health inequalities and the relevance to dietetic practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- HCPC registered dietitian.
- Clinical supervisory skills training.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant recent continuing professional development training.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad post-graduate dietetic experience in a range of clinical conditions.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and consultation with other professionals.
- Experience of evaluating practice, service development and audit.
- Experience of developing evidence-based resources and guidelines.
- Dietetic teaching and training experience relevant to post.
Desirable
- Membership and experience of working with a relevant specialist dietetic/BDA groups.
- Post-graduate dietetic experience working in community settings, particularly urban inner city areas.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written skills with accuracy and attention to detail in written communication.
- Able to utilise technology to support dietetic care including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SystmOne or other electronic patient record.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
- Broad dietetic knowledge including in-depth knowledge of dietetic interventions for nutrition support.
- Understanding of safeguarding in relation to working with adults.
- Awareness of the operational aspects of the NHS.
- Knowledge of the different dietary and social factors within Bradford District.
Desirable
- Understanding of health inequalities and the relevance to dietetic practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- HCPC registered dietitian.
- Clinical supervisory skills training.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant recent continuing professional development training.
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.
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.
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).
