Community Dietitian

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Community Dietitian in Barnsley. The role involves managing patient caseloads in various community settings, providing dietetic assessments, and contributing to the training of student dietitians. Applicants should possess strong communication and teamworking skills and have a commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or existing Band 5 Dietitians welcome.
• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload requiring dietetic intervention in community settings.
• Provide dietetic assessment and intervention for various conditions.
• Participate in education and staff development.

Skills

Communication

Teamworking

Organisation

Time Management

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Go back South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Community Dietitian

The closing date is 14 May 2025

1 x 34.5 hours per week - fixed term until August 2026

We are looking for a Band 5 Dietitian to join our busy Community Nutrition & Dietetics Service in Barnsley, for 1 year from September 2025 (fixed term contract). We are keen to hear from newly qualified Dietitians, and existing Band 5 Dietitians who may wish to flourish in a community setting.

The post is varied and interesting, covering a range of community dietetics including community clinics, care homes and people who are housebound. The caseload includes nutrition support & general dietetics, with the opportunity to gain some experience with diabetes & enteral feeding (with support and supervision).

Our team is friendly and welcoming, supporting each other to provide the best nutritional care for the people of Barnsley.

You will need excellent teamworking, communication, organisation and time management skills, as well as be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD.

This is a community-based role; applicants must have a driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes. A contribution to the training of student dietitians is also expected.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Community Dietitian, you will:

1. Manage a caseload requiring dietetic intervention in the community, which may include a range of settings such as care homes, clinics, and patients' own homes.
2. Be able to provide dietetic assessment and intervention for a range of conditions including nutrition support and general dietetics.
3. Work as part of our team of dietitians and dietetic assistants.
4. Have a patient-centred approach in line with our Trust values.
5. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
6. Possess excellent communication/interpersonal skills to negotiate and build rapport with patients, carers and families.
7. Work with key members of multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to provide individualised advice, support & care plans to patients.
8. Participate in education & staff development, clinical supervision, and the delivery of dietetic student training.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health, and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families, and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we're accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we're run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical, and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.