Specialist Dietitian (Band 6)

Job summary

Would you like to work in one of the largest teaching Hospitals in the UK? We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Dietitian (Band 6) to join our large, friendly and dynamic dietetic team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). We are pleased to be advertising a part time (22.5 hours/week) permanent position for a Specialist Dietitian (Band 6) to work within the Cystic Fibrosis and Speciality & Integrated Medicine (SIM) dietetic teams based at St Jamess Hospital. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills to work as an integral member of the Cystic Fibrosis & SIM Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing highly specialist assessment and advice to patients within the Cystic Fibrosis Inpatient and Outpatient pathways (0.4WTE Cystic Fibrosis) and to the inpatient SIM dietetic team wards (0.2WTE). The LTHT SIM Dietetic team is a team of 8 Dietitians and 1 Dietetic Assistant. The team provides inpatient dietetic care in the specialities of general and acute medicine, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases and care of the older adult. The Cystic Fibrosis unit is a 12 bedded inpatient ward and you will be part of a strong, supportive ward-based multidisciplinary team who focus on educating patients on their self-management; therefore, excellent communication skills are required. The Cystic Fibrosis unit has expanded rapidly over recent years with almost 400 patients attending our services. We deliver highly specialist care for adults with cystic fibrosis including facilitation of successful transition of patients from paediatric to adult care. The successful candidate will be joining a team of 3 Cystic Fibrosis Dietitians who provide high quality individualised care to people with Cystic Fibrosis. Applicants will need to demonstrate an awareness of how a chronic illness can impact on an individual, their family or carers and have an understanding of the challenges this may bring. In addition to clinical work, you would be expected to input into appropriate MDT ward rounds, provide nutrition education to patient supp

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

• Date posted: 23 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 001342
• Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

Would you like to work in one of the largest teaching Hospitals in the UK? We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Dietitian (Band 6) to join our large, friendly and dynamic dietetic team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT).

We are pleased to be advertising a part time (22.5 hours/week) permanent position for a Specialist Dietitian (Band 6) to work within the Cystic Fibrosis and Speciality & Integrated Medicine (SIM) dietetic teams based at St James’s Hospital.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic Dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills to work as an integral member of the Cystic Fibrosis & SIM Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs).

The post holder will be responsible for providing highly specialist assessment and advice to patients within the Cystic Fibrosis Inpatient and Outpatient pathways (0.4WTE Cystic Fibrosis) and to the inpatient SIM dietetic team wards (0.2WTE).

The LTHT SIM Dietetic team is a team of 8 Dietitians and 1 Dietetic Assistant. The team provides inpatient dietetic care in the specialities of general and acute medicine, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases and care of the older adult.

The Cystic Fibrosis unit is a 12 bedded inpatient ward and you will be part of a strong, supportive ward-based multidisciplinary team who focus on educating patients on their self-management; therefore, excellent communication skills are required.

The Cystic Fibrosis unit has expanded rapidly over recent years with almost 400 patients attending our services. We deliver highly specialist care for adults with cystic fibrosis including facilitation of successful transition of patients from paediatric to adult care.

The successful candidate will be joining a team of 3 Cystic Fibrosis Dietitians who provide high quality individualised care to people with Cystic Fibrosis. Applicants will need to demonstrate an awareness of how a chronic illness can impact on an individual, their family or carers and have an understanding of the challenges this may bring.

In addition to clinical work, you would be expected to input into appropriate MDT ward rounds, provide nutrition education to patient support groups and nursing staff. There will also be opportunities to be involved in departmental and MDT initiatives/ working groups. Post registration experience of working as a Dietitian in the acute NHS inpatient setting providing nutrition support advice (oral and enteral) would be an advantage.

As part of this role, you will contribute to the supervision and development of rotational band 5 Dietitians and Dietetic Assistant based in the SIM dietetic team. You will also contribute to placement provision for A, B and C Dietetic learners and Apprentice Dietitians.

We have a strong focus on investing in the continued professional development of our team to ensure that they can achieve their full potential. We lead the way in providing training and career development opportunities in every department and at every level of our organisation.

The Nutrition and Dietetic department has a very strong ethos for promoting health and well-being in the workplace with health and well-being champions embedded in teams. We are proud of our inclusive and welcoming environment and we regularly celebrate successes and arrange team social events. The Nutrition and Dietetic department is also supportive of flexible working arrangements.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.