Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Dietitian - Community

The closing date is 10 March 2026

Job summary

We are look to recruit a band 6 Community Dietitian for 30 hours per week to work in our busy Community Dietetics team. If you are looking for a new dietetic opportunity with a good work/life balance then this could be the post for you.

Harrogate dietetics is a small, friendly department of staff based in Harrogate Hospital. We provide a service across both acute and community settings and this role would work across Harrogate and district area.

This Post is for 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

There is excellent skill mix across the team with both Dietitians and Dietetic Associate Practitioners and the successful candidate will work with colleagues delivering high quality care to patients requiring oral nutrition support and enteral feeding in care facilities , their own homes and at times in community hospitals. This post will include people receiving palliative and best support care .There will also be the opportunity to work with the community team leader to deliver training on the nutrition support care pathway in care homes and other community teams.This is a community-based role so applicants must have a UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purpose

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3678R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Harrogate Nutrition and Dietetics service is an enthusiastic, empowered, inclusive team that supports and lives the Trust's values. We welcome dietetic students on A, B and C placements largely from Leeds Beckett university and the successful post-holder will be expected to take part in pre-registration training.

To provide specialist dietetic advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals within the community setting. This will include supporting the Home Enteral Nutrition Service and the Adult Undernutrition Care Pathway.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Harrogate Nutrition and Dietetics service is an enthusiastic, empowered, inclusive team that supports and lives the Trust's values. We welcome dietetic students on A, B and C placements largely from Leeds Beckett university and the successful post-holder will be expected to take part in pre-registration training.

To provide specialist dietetic advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals within the community setting. This will include supporting the Home Enteral Nutrition Service and the Adult Undernutrition Care Pathway.

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised degree or post graduate qualification in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  • UK Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council for minimum of 1 year
  • Member of the British Dietetic Association or other professional indemnity insurance

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1 year post qualification dietetic experience in a healthcare setting
  • Post graduate enteral nutrition experience

Desirable

  • Involvement in audit / research activities
  • Experience of delivering presentations
  • Experience of working with people requiring palliative or best support care
  • Experience of delivering dietetic input in a care home setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised degree or post graduate qualification in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
  • UK Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council for minimum of 1 year
  • Member of the British Dietetic Association or other professional indemnity insurance

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 1 year post qualification dietetic experience in a healthcare setting
  • Post graduate enteral nutrition experience

Desirable

  • Involvement in audit / research activities
  • Experience of delivering presentations
  • Experience of working with people requiring palliative or best support care
  • Experience of delivering dietetic input in a care home 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.

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Lead for Nutrition and Dietetics

Alison Ogier

alisonogier@nhs.net

01423553329

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3678R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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