# Senior Kidney Dietitian > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-kidney-dietitian/868d8850-4a35-4209-b96a-cbbdb94e4fe5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-kidney-dietitian/868d8850-4a35-4209-b96a-cbbdb94e4fe5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dorchester - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T08:21:24.733Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nutrition_Dietetics/Nutrition_Dietetics-v8132389 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8132389?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work as a Senior Kidney Dietitian supporting the team of established Kidney Dietitians within Dorset County Hospital. The kidney dietetic team form part of the larger Nutrition and Dietetics team at Dorset County Hospital consisting of Dietetic Support Workers, Dietetic Apprentices, Dietitians, Trainee ACPs, Nutrition Nurses and Admin Staff. We are a friendly, supportive and forward-thinking team who actively prioritise staff wellbeing and development whilst ensuring effective and safe patient care. Within this role you will have access to internal and external development opportunities along with active management support. The intention for this role is that it will be a Senior B7 post but for the right applicant, a B6-7 development post may be considered. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a highly specialist autonomous dietitian, responsible for an identified highly complex clinical caseload within the renal setting covering DCH inpatients, the clinics and the dialysis units managed by the South Somerset and Dorset Renal Service. The post holder will function as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) delivering most appropriate therapeutic diet. The post holder will work alongside the renal team lead to ensure that the renal dietetic service is responsive to the needs of patients and referring agents. The dietetic service provided should be of a high quality being both effective and efficient within available resources and abide by the professional code of conduct as well as healthcare professions council regulations. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at \[email protected\] if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. ## Person Specification ### Skilles & Abilities **Essential** - Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone and as part of the multidisciplinary team - Competent written communication skills - Good organizational skills - Evidence of an ability to use initiative but recognize limits - Evidence of time management skills, ability to prioritize work, complete projects and meet deadlines - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to process complex information or situations **Desirable** - Evidence of the ability to influence others both within and outside the profession - Good teaching and presentation skills ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Extensive clinical experience at senior level to include management of complex nephrology patients - Extensive experience working as part of a multi-professional team - A working knowledge of computer systems and associated packages - Understanding of clinical governance as it relates to dietetic practice **Desirable** - Experience of student training - Experience of audit and research in relation to dietetic practice - Advanced reasoning ### Education, Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Degree/Postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics - Current Registered Dietitian status with HCPC - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development **Desirable** - Clinical Supervisory Skills course - Counselling skills/training course ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [person specification (pdf, 241.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10429891) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [band 7 kidney dietitian (pdf, 308.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10441477) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## 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.