Dietitian

Job overview

Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 10th August 2026

We are looking to recruit a Dietitian to work within our Acute Adult Inpatient Team. It is a varied role which will involve working closely with your dietetic colleagues, as well as various multidisciplinary teams, to support patients under older people’s medicine, gastroenterology, neurology and stroke, respiratory, cardiology, oncology, surgery, and more! We offer regular supervision and opportunities for professional growth.

You’ll be welcomed into a truly diverse, multi-talented department where everyone’s background and perspective are valued. Our team brings together a wide range of experiences, cultures, and ideas, making us stronger and more innovative. We’re proud of our open, inclusive culture; your voice matters, and you’ll be encouraged to shape how we work.

We believe in working hard, supporting each other, and having fun together. As a department we have regular shared lunches and there are frequent social events giving us the chance to relax and catch up outside of work.

If you want to develop your skills, make a real impact, and join a team that lives its PRIDE values—People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence, apply now! You’ll gain new friends, fresh perspectives, and a workplace where you truly belong.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Main duties of the job

As a Dietitian in our Acute Adult Inpatient Team you’ll independently manage a caseload of patients, providing nutritional assessment, advice, and support. You’ll develop and review care plans, using communication and motivational skills to help patients and carers navigate challenging diagnoses and treatments. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to service development, and act as a role model for our PRIDE values.

We’re looking for someone with enthusiasm and empathy, who has the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning are essential.

Typical decisions you’ll make:

• Adjusting nutritional care plans in response to changing clinical needs and patient feedback.
• Prioritising your workload to balance direct patient care, MDT meetings, supervision, and service improvement projects.
• Choosing the best approach to engage and motivate patients and carers, using counselling and behaviour change techniques.

If you want to make a real impact, develop your expertise, and join a team where your ideas and individuality are valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Part time: 30 hours per week

Interview date: 8th April 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide a Dietetic service to Medicine for the Elderly wards, General Medical and Surgical wards, Heart Attack clinic and General outpatient clinic.
• To provide Dietetic advice to patients and/or carers whilst taking into account their social, emotional, psychological and cultural needs.
• To provide nutritional assessment and Dietetic intervention, on an individual basis, incorporating biochemical and pharmacological review; anthropometry; clinical condition and other physical parameters.
• To ensure appropriate treatment, monitoring and review of patient’s dietary needs, involving other agencies when indicated.
• To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team through attendance at ward rounds; case conferences; discharge planning meetings and team meetings as appropriate.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.