Dietitian

Job overview

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled Dietitian to join our dynamic Emergency Department Dietetic Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

This Band 6 role is ideal for a clinician ready to advance their specialist expertise while contributing to a fast‑paced service that is both ambitious and deeply committed to delivering exceptional, patient‑centred care at the front door of the hospital.

We are committed to your professional development — with access to leadership and research opportunities, including the AHP Future Leaders Programme and a range of Trust‑wide initiatives designed to help you grow and thrive in your career.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and develop specialist dietetic practice within the Emergency Department, ensuring timely, effective nutritional care for patients at a critical point in their healthcare journey, while making a meaningful difference to people across Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

• To work as a senior autonomous practitioner providing dietetic support and advice for patients in the Emergency Department, their carers, and Health Professionals.
• To prevent avoidable admissions, support patient flow through the hospital and contribute to safe discharge.
• To contribute to policy development.
• To develop appropriate resources as required.
• To help to support and/or establish research and development and a robust audit review of the nutrition and dietetic service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks  Professional registration and qualification checks  Employment history and reference checks  Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.