Advanced Dietitian

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Penrith; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Dietitian to join the CYPS Eating Disorders Service. The role is based at Penrith Hospital, North Cumbria, with work across multiple sites within the CYPS ED pathway.

You will lead dietetic input for priority caseloads, supervise colleagues, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support children and young people with eating disorders in community and hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition with post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Current HCPC registration as a Dietitian
• Evidence of CPD to Masters level is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead role delivering expert dietetic input to prioritise clinical caseload
• Supervise dietitians and support staff within the service
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team across CYPS and eating disorder services
• Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement
• Travel across Trust sites to support patients and students

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Dietetics

HCPC registration

Masters level CPD (Desirable)

Tools

Electronic records systems

Job description

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as,

• lease cars
• childcare schemes
• staff discounts
• season tickets for travel
• a cycle to work scheme

All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

Are you a qualified, experienced and compassionate Dietitian?

This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week, your base will be in Penrith Hospital, North Cumbria and you will work into the CYPS Community Eating Disorders Service (CEDS) are based at Fairfield Centre in the Carleton Clinic, Carlisle.

You will work with children and young people (CYPS) in community settings across multiple sites, specifically working into the CYPS CEDS. CEDS provide treatment for children and young people living in North Cumbria, up until 19 years of age (with referrals accepted until age 18 years), who are struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder.

Main duties of the job

You will take a lead role, providing expert dietetic input to prioritise clinical caseload and determine appropriate clinical intervention and management. You will be responsible for management and clinical supervision of dietitians and support workers who work with you in the dietetics service.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team in CEDS providing expertise in nutrition support and dietetics to children, young people and their families, as well as other key health professionals. There are well established links with the NCIC hospital paediatric dietitians and the Specialist Children's Eating Disorder Dietitians at CNTW.

You will receive full support from the Trustwide Dietetic Professional Lead, the Dietetic Team Leads as well as the other Advanced Dietitians working in other specialist areas. We hold regular peer supervision, journal sessions and training sessions to ensure our practice is up to date and supported. Our aim is to create an environment where every member of our team can succeed.

You will also be given the opportunity to work on service development and lead on trust wide projects, for example audit of the nutrition policy, outcome measures and quality improvement.

The team have strong links with local universities, and we take dietetic students from Teesside and Newcastle Universities. All staff have a valuable role and are expected to be actively involved in supporting the learning and development of our dietetic students.

Working for our organisation

You will join our trust wide Dietetics Service, which has over 30 dietitians, clinical support assistants and a dedicated admin team. We have excellent links to multidisciplinary teams and nutrition and health promotion initiatives across the Trust.

The Trust is committed to improve the physical health of our patients to help close the mortality gap for patients with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities.

The Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be required to travel to various sites, parking in our Trust car parks is free. There are hot desking offices available for dietitians to use across the Trust, and we will provide you with the necessary equipment to enable you to work across multiple sites and access electronic notes and dairies as needed.

It is essential you have current and ongoing registration as a dietitian with the HCPC to be considered for this post.

Date advertised - 8th October 2026

Closing date - 22nd October 2026

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Current valid registration as a Dietitian with the HCPC
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses and other relevant CPD to Masters level

Desirable criteria

• Member of the BDA and Mental Health Specialist Group
• BDA: Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group (PENG) course
• Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable adults training
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Leadership qualification
• CBT training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Post registration experience in a variety of dietetic specialities
• Knowledge, experience and evidence of working with people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and those with eating disorders
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working in and presenting to groups
• Experience in the development of Dietetic services and participation in audit/research
• Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring students

Desirable criteria

• A working knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues and the Mental Health Act
• Knowledge of existing national guidance and key standards in eating disorders and current issues relating to nutrition
• Experience of using mindfulness techniques and CBT
• Experience of presenting on Dietetic issues in mental health at a National level

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• The ability to solve complex clinical problems some of which will require immediate resolution
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance as part of the supervision process
• Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients
• Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning skills
• Good IT skills and ability to use electronic systems for recording clinical information

Desirable criteria

• Basic counselling skills
• Leadership skills
• Training and induction of staff

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential criteria

• Professional in approach and manner
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to multi-disciplinary teams
• Committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team
• Able to prioritise own work load and that of others, providing flexibility to cover colleague's patient cases in some circumstances

Personal Characteristics/Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and problem solving skills
• Able to work under own initiative, under pressure and achieve deadlines
• Reliable, dependable with good time keeping
• Enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to promote Dietetic services
• A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
• Motivation to develop new skills and approaches within the Mental Health setting
• Demonstrate patience, diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel around the Trust and to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Desirable criteria

• Keen to learn and gain further experience, with an interest in all aspects of dietetics

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.