Dietitian

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking two enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitians to join their integrated Dietetic service in Rotherham. This role supports both inpatient and outpatient care, emphasizing a commitment to quality nutrition and professional development. Ideal for newly qualified or early-career dietitians, the position includes participation in a Preceptorship Programme and offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Preceptorship Programme

Qualifications

• Essential travel across the county with access to a vehicle.
• Recent experience in an NHS setting is required.
• Current HCPC registration or awaiting registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based dietetic care across various settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Engage in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Understanding of national legislation

Experience in a multi-professional team

Knowledge of professional standards

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Tools

Documented evidence of relevant CPD

IT course completion (ECDL/Elite/MOST)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitians to join our forward-thinking and fully integrated Dietetic service at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent post for a newly qualified or early-career dietitian, providing the opportunity to work across both hospital and community settings as part of a well-established team of 43 dietetic staff.

We are a unique service in that we provide a specialist Nutritional Prescribing Service in the community, which includes the prescribing of enteral feeds, oral nutritional supplements, and infant formula. The post holder will work closely with GPs, community teams, hospital specialists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centred care.

We are committed to supporting and developing our staff through Continuous Professional Development. The successful applicant will be encouraged to attend the Trust-wide Preceptorship Programme within the first 12 months of employment. Additionally, the team actively supports the training of student dietitians in partnership with Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Nottingham.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic care to patients across a range of settings, including inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and community services.
• To assess and manage patients with a variety of nutritional needs, including those requiring oral nutritional support, home enteral feeding, and specialised dietary interventions.
• To participate in the delivery of the community-based Nutritional Prescribing Service, supporting safe and appropriate prescribing of nutritional products in line with local policy.
• To contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and liaise effectively with GPs, hospital consultants, community nursing teams, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
• To maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
• To engage in service development and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• To participate in the supervision, mentoring, and training of student dietitians.
• To attend and participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Programme, as well as internal CPD sessions, reflective practice, and case discussions.
• To maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and adhere to the British Dietetic Association (BDA) professional standards and Code of Conduct.

Interview date - 22nd October 2025

Applications welcome from candidates awaiting HCPC registration

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
• An understanding of Professional Standards
• Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
• Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
• Awareness and understanding of relevant Health and Social Care legislation

Experience

• Recent and relevant experience within an NHS setting
• Up to date documented evidence of relevant CPD
• Experience of working within a multi professional team

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
• Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

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• Current HCPC Registration / or awaiting registration

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer annum, pro rata