Acute Dietitian

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Telford is seeking an enthusiastic Acute Dietitian to join its Dietetic team. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work across various wards, including general medicine and outpatient clinics. The ideal candidate will be committed to professional development and ready to enhance their clinical skills while contributing to high-quality patient care. Join a dynamic team that values new ideas and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Dynamic Preceptorship Programme

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Dietetics required.
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience of working as a Band 5 dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Cover various acute inpatient wards and outpatient clinics.
• Ensure best practice advice on nutrition and dietetic issues is available.
• Manage workload and meet targets.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to self-manage and prioritize caseload

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or equivalent in Dietetics

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Member of the BDA

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

Acute Dietitian

The closing date is 26 January 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Dietitian to join our Dietetic team at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for either experienced or newly qualified Dietitians.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who want to consolidate and improve their clinical and communication skills. We are committed to your professional and personal development. The Trust has a dynamic Preceptorship Programme for all AHPs and we have an in-house service CPD Programme as well.

The post will offer you a range of clinical experience including general medicine, surgery, care of the elderly and general outpatient clinics. You will also have the opportunity to work with specialist and clinical lead Dietitians within your area of work as well as shadowing opportunities in areas such as Home Enteral Feeding, Bariatrics, Oncology, Critical Care, Paediatrics and Renal.

The team is actively involved in dietetic student training placements and there is scope for the successful candidate to contribute significantly in this. There will also be opportunity to further develop supervisory skills through supporting our Dietetic Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners.

You will be part of a friendly, forward‑thinking and supportive team working in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas.

Main duties of the job

You will cover a variety of different acute inpatient wards including general medicine, surgery and care of the elderly as well as a weekly general outpatient clinic. The post will be based at the Princess Royal Hospital, with an expectation to work across both sites as required. Sound communication skills and commitment to work within our Trust values are essential.

Key duties include:

• To ensure that appropriate and best practice / evidence‑based advice on nutrition and dietetic issues is available to patients, clients and health professionals within the remit of the post holder's duties.
• To maintain and demonstrate a personal development plan to ensure continued professional development.
• To demonstrate responsibility for managing workload and meeting targets.
• The post holder will work in close co‑operation with colleagues within all care groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user‑led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal flow and safe timely discharge.
• To act as a source of dietetic advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and wider health economy.
• To have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate these on a continual basis with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider multi‑disciplinary team (MDT).

About us

Our vision, "To provide excellent care for the communities we serve," is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core values – Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted – we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Job responsibilities

For more details and full duties, please refer to the attached documents entitled Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Dietetics
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of the BDA

Work Experience

• Broad range of learner placements or postgraduate experience in the NHS
• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working as a Band 5 dietitian

Skills

• Good written and evidence of verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to self‑manage and prioritise caseload daily
• Evidence of good IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and electronic patient records

Knowledge

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust