Dietitian

County Durham & Darlington Nhs Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship programme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Dietitian based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. You will join an experienced team delivering high-quality dietetic care across acute inpatient wards, with opportunities to work across sites and in clinics.

A structured preceptorship and ongoing CPD support are provided to develop confidence and clinical expertise. You will be supported by a strong MDT and central administration, with access to professional supervision and a

Qualifications

• Successful completion of dietetic placement.
• Post-registration experience in primary and secondary care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dietetic care to patients across acute inpatient wards.
• Manage your own caseload including inpatient, outpatient and telephone clinics.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues and contribute to placement planning and supervision.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Electronic patient record system

Education

HCPC registration in Dietetics

BSc/Degree in Dietetics

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Dietitian

The closing date is 28 September 2026

Join our acute inpatient team as a Band 5 Dietitian and build your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking department where your contribution will be valued from day one.

We are committed to helping you thrive. You will benefit from a structured preceptorship programme for new staff, regular clinical supervision and a wide range of continuing professional development opportunities to support your confidence, expertise and career progression.

Our proactive team embraces service improvement and digital innovation, offering you the opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape high-quality patient care.

We would be delighted to introduce you to our department. Discover more about the team on Instagram at cddftdietitians and on X (Twitter) at @CDDFTDietitian.

County Durham offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful countryside and coastline with vibrant towns and cities. Excellent transport links provide easy access to Newcastle, York and other UK destinations, with international travel available from Newcastle and Teesside International airports.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills while providing high-quality dietetic care to patients across a varied range of acute inpatient wards. Based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, you will become a valued member of a supportive and experienced team, with occasional opportunities to work across other County Durham and Darlington sites, including University Hospital of North Durham and Bishop Auckland Hospital. The role may also include experience in general dietetic clinics, offering further variety and professional development.

Our Nutrition and Dietetic Service includes specialist teams in secondary care, bariatrics, primary care, adult and paediatric diabetes, home enteral feeding and paediatrics. You will work alongside a strong professional network of Band 5, 6 and 7 Dietitians, supported by Dietetic Assistants and a central administration team, providing access to a wealth of knowledge, peer support and opportunities to grow your career.

About us

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

Job responsibilities

This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to manage your own caseload, supporting patients referred by inpatient, community and secondary care professionals. You will provide person-centred dietetic care across a range of settings, including hospital wards, outpatient clinics and telephone clinics, enabling you to build broad clinical experience and make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes.

You will work closely with Dietitians and colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team, benefiting from shared expertise, collaborative working and a supportive professional network.

As a department committed to developing the future workforce, we provide A, B and C placements for dietetic students. You will have the opportunity to contribute actively to placement planning, coordination, supervision and assessment, further developing your leadership and educational skills.

Our Nutrition and Dietetic Service brings together six specialist teams: secondary care, including nutrition support and critical care; bariatrics; primary care, including care home training; adult and paediatric diabetes; adult Home Enteral Feeding; and paediatrics, including Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management.

You will join an established service comprising 49 Dietitians, one Specialist Nurse and four Dietetic Assistants, supported by a central administration team. With teams based at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital of North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital, you will become part of a large, diverse service with access to extensive specialist knowledge, peer support and opportunities for continued professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Successful completion of dietetic placement
• Experience of working in primary and secondary care Post registration experience

Statutory Registration

• HCPC Registration in Dietetics, Member of British Dietetic Association
• Member of British Dietetic Association

Special Requirements

• Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Driving posts must have valid Full UK driving licence

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Experience of using an electronic patient record system

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust