Band 5 Dietitian

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking a recently qualified Dietitian or final year students for a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner role. You will deliver dietetic services to inpatient wards and outpatient clinics, contributing to departmental initiatives and gaining experience with Specialist Dietitians. Flexible working options, NHS pension, and generous annual leave are offered to support career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Focus on career development

Blue Light Card and NHS-specific discounts

Qualifications

• Recently qualified or due to qualify as a Dietitian; final year students are welcome.
• Application or registration with HCPC as a Dietitian is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dietetic services to adult inpatient wards and outpatient clinics.
• Work across acute and community settings.
• Contribute to service development and patient education.
• Gain experience with Specialist Dietitians.
• Participate in clinical skills development and preceptorship.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-working skills

Education

Qualified Dietitian

Job description

Overview

Are you recently qualified as a Dietitian or due to qualify and wishing to consolidate your dietetic experience? We welcome final year student applications. Tailored employment options allow you to commence in post as a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner until you receive your HCPC registration. You will be joining our Dietetic team to help deliver a service to a range of adult inpatient wards as well as supporting outpatient services. As we are an integrated service, there are opportunities to work across both acute and community settings. We are a very friendly, hardworking and supportive team and would love to welcome you to join us!

Responsibilities

• Deliver a dietetic service to designated adult inpatient wards, including stroke, acute medicine, surgery, gastroenterology and oncology, and provide regular outpatient clinics with support from a supervising Dietitian.
• Work across both acute and community settings within an integrated service.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, service development, and the provision of education and training for patients and staff.
• Gain experience with Specialist Dietitians in areas such as Parenteral Nutrition, Critical Care, Diabetes, Paediatrics, Weight Management and Bariatrics; participate in regular supervision and CPD activities.
• Develop core clinical skills and participate in a supported learning program and preceptorship for newly qualified staff.

Qualifications and requirements

• Recently qualified or due to qualify as a Dietitian; final year students are welcome to apply.
• Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner post available until HCPC registration is obtained.
• Application or registration with HCPC as a Dietitian is required.
• Excellent communication and team-working skills.

Benefits and additional information

• 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
• Blue Light Card and NHS-specific discounts