Dietitian

Job overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward thinking dietetics service at one of the largest Trusts in the UK, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

We have vacancies for three band 5 positions with variable contract lengths up to 12 months ending October 2027. We welcome applications from newly qualified to experienced Dietitians. This post will focus on adult clinical dietetics with a varied and interesting caseload of both in and out-patient work. We are also able to offer you a range of clinical opportunities to develop and consolidate your portfolio whilst offering exceptional lifestyle opportunities working for Northumbria Trust in the incredible county of Northumberland.

If you are ready for a new challenge to develop your skills and want to be part of a supportive and experienced team of dietitians this is the opportunity for you!

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

You will join our friendly and experienced team of Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners (DAPs), Dietetic Assistants (DAs) and Nutrition Nurse Specialists who are based across the trust. You will support our acute adult clinical team by covering a variety of wards and general outpatient clinics which may be virtual, face to face, telephone and domiciliary.

We are a large department with over 50 staff across several teams: acute, diabetes, paediatrics, community, adult weight management, home enteral feeding, public health and admin, predominately based between the 3 main sites. This post will sit within the acute adult team although we can offer the opportunity to gain experience by shadowing the other teams.

We take A, B and C students from across the North East and North Cumbria partnership and all staff are encouraged to take part in student training – support will be provided for the successful applicant.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

These roles will assist in the provision of a quality Dietetic Service to the population served by the Trust. The caseload includes diverse in and out-patient work and also provides the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of specialities.

The post will entail working collaboratively with key health care professionals such as Trust medical and nursing staff, GPs, community partners, care home staff, speech and language therapy and the learning disability team.

You must be able to work autonomously, both as part of the dietetics team and the wider MDT. It is also expected you will contribute to student training and act as a support for the DAs and DAPs. We encourage participation in regular CPD activities, audit, research, quality improvement and hold regular departmental and team meetings allowing the opportunity to learn from training, case discussions and peer support.

These posts will be based at either Wansbeck General Hospital or North Tyneside General Hospital but may be required to work Trust-wide to meet the demands of the service. Base will be agreed with each successful candidate upon recruitment.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.