Adult Specialist Dietitian

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension

Annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Dietitian for a 12-month post to deliver and develop the gastroenterology and surgical ward service at Musgrove Park Hospital, working with a Band 5 Dietitian.

You will gain experience in critical care, parenteral nutrition and inpatient eating disorders, with supervision from Nutrition Support Specialist Dietitians.

We offer flexible working, NHS pension, generous annual leave and strong career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian.
• Experience in gastroenterology and/or surgical inpatient care.
• Experience in critical care and parenteral nutrition is desirable; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic services to gastroenterology and surgical wards.
• Lead and contribute to service improvements and outpatient clinics.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Gastroenterology experience

Surgery experience

Critical care experience

Parenteral Nutrition

Education

BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent

HCPC registration as Dietitian

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to work for 12 months to deliver and develop the service provision for the gastroenterology and surgical wards at Musgrove Park Hospital, working with a Band 5 Dietitian and Dietetic support staff. In addition, you will gain dietetic experience of working in critical care, PN and eating disorders with support from our Nutrition Support Specialist Dietitians.

What can we offer you?

Strong opportunity to develop your supervision and leadership skills within the department, with wider support

Opportunities to advance broader dietetic skills including guideline development and training of others

Gain experience and develop skills in critical care, PN and adult inpatient eating disorders through formal training and supervised/supported practice.

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll have varied post-graduate experience, covering a range of specialties and have specific experience in working with patients with gastroenterological and surgical conditions. Dietetic experience of critical care and PN is desirable, but not essential as we will support you with any training needs.

You need to be registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council and ideally have current NHS experience.

We are a very friendly, hardworking and supportive team and would love to welcome you to join us!

Main duties of the job

Working with a Band 5 Dietitian and Dietetic support staff, you will provide a dietetic service to the gastroenterology and surgical wards.This will involve not just providing the clinical care but also taking responsibility for service improvement across these designated wards. You will also deliver a regular outpatient clinic within this specialist area.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent

Experience

• Specialist knowledge and experience in gastroenterology and/or surgery
• Experience in critical care and Parenteral Nutrition

Additional Criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team

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.