Band 6 Dietitian - Community Eating Disorders (Flexible)

Cumbria,-Northumberland,-Tyne-and-Wear-Nhs-Foundation-Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Lease cars

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Season tickets for travel

Cycle to work

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian for the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service. The role focuses on adults with eating disorders, largely community-based with link to CAEDS and CNTW treatment teams.

Flexible hours considered, with part-time options and DBS considerations. You will join a large Dietetics team, offering development opportunities, audits, and multidisciplinary collaboration across sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Essential HCPC registration and Dietetics degree with eligible status.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and involvement with the BDA/Mental Health group.
• Ability to work across Trust sites and in community settings.
• Experience in adult eating disorders or similar multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
• Provide nutrition support expertise to patients, consultants and families.
• Collaborate with MDTs to deliver high‑quality care across community and inpatient settings.
• Support learning and development of junior dietitians and students.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Audits and service development

Communication skills

Flexible working

Travel across sites

IT literacy

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition with Diploma leading to HCPC

HCPC registration

CPD evidence

British Dietetic Association member

PENG course

Safeguarding training

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian for the Community Adult Eating Disorder Service. The role focuses on adults with eating disorders, largely community-based with link to CAEDS and CNTW treatment teams.

Flexible hours considered, with part-time options and DBS considerations. You will join a large Dietetics team, offering development opportunities, audits, and multidisciplinary collaboration across sites in the region.