Job overview
If you have been working as a Dietitian with an interest and experience in developing and delivering training programmes and have been involved in dietetic practice placement this exciting new role may be of interest to you.
The post holder will get the opportunity to shape nutrition and hydration training based on the recommendations of the Healthcare Food Standards.
The successful candidate will join our team of 30 staff (dietitians, a nutrition support nurse, assistant dietitian practitioners and an administrative assistant) and will work closely with our education team, our current dietetic placement leads and our Practice Placement Facilitator.
The Trust supports remote working and working from home for all team members as appropriate to their role.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will take the lead in delivering and developing nutrition and hydration training and for dietetic practice placement learning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The postholder will:
- Support the development of nutrition and dietetic education and training.
- Support the Trust in meeting the mandatory nutrition training requirements.
- Develop and deliver nutrition and dietetic care learning and development opportunities.
- Facilitate a lifelong learning culture to promote continuous professional development and interprofessional learning in practice.
- Support dietetic placement to meet and maintain professional standards for practice learning.
- Facilitate a quality interprofessional learning environment for students, other learners and staff in the workplace.
- Enhance the competence, confidence and capability of the workforce
- Act as a visible role model, supporting a culture of learning, psychological safety and improvement
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to teach and facilitate learning
- Ability to influence behaviour and practice
- Ability to analyse and interpret data
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Digital literacy
Desirable
- Use of digital learning platforms and simulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Strong knowledge of clinical risk and patient safety
Desirable
- Understanding of education and learning principles
- Understanding of supervision and assessment frameworks
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration dietetic experience in a variety of different settings
- Experience delivering education/training to multi-professional groups
- Experience supporting students in practice learning
- Evidence of of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience in workforce development
- • Experience in quality improvement
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates alignment to Trust CARE values
- Promotes inclusivity, respect and psychological safety
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Teaching or education qualification
- Coaching or supervision training
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional, approachable and credible
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to motivate and support others
- Commitment to continuous improvement
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This advert is for Nutrition & Dietetic Educator with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield Royal Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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