# Dietitian > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dietitian/82883f0e-7d32-465e-aa14-763dbc3d3a13 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dietitian/82883f0e-7d32-465e-aa14-763dbc3d3a13.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Truro - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Includes bank holiday cover on a rota - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T08:30:47.539Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Therapies/Therapies-v7973259 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7973259?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - An understanding of the impact of malnutrition on clinical outcomes. - An ability to assess and write reports. - An ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions. - An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing media. - An ability to work effectively within teams. - An ability to evaluate and report on complex data. - Demonstrated knowledge and participation in Clinical Governance. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Dietitian - HCPC Registered **Desirable** - Membership of BDA - Experience teaching patient and/or staff groups ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration dietetic experience caring for a wide range of conditions, including significant delivery of services for acute, complex inpatients **Desirable** - Experience of services that are delivered in the community - Experience of HEF feeding services and associated feeding equipment ## Documents - [band 6 dietitian ed (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10258779) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.