Dietitian for Mental Health & Learning Disabilities

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible working

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Dietitian for a full‑time fixed term of six months. The role focuses on patients with mental health conditions and learning disabilities, based mainly in Newcastle, with work across community and inpatient settings.

You will join our Dietetics Service, working with a team of specialists to assess, plan and deliver evidence‑based nutrition care while developing your skills across services and settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition with a postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and HCPC registration.
• Current HCPC registration required.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload with dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management.
• Provide expertise in nutrition and dietetics to patients, carers and other health professionals.
• Support the Dietetics Service across multiple sites and contribute to audits and learning.
• Travel to various sites; hybrid working and flexible hours supported.

Skills

Clinical problem solving

Reflection and self-assessment

Flexibility in approach

Risk assessment and safety planning

IT skills / electronic systems

Education

Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition with Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics

Job description

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Dietitian for a full‑time fixed term of six months. The role focuses on patients with mental health conditions and learning disabilities, based mainly in Newcastle, with work across community and inpatient settings.

You will join our Dietetics Service, working with a team of specialists to assess, plan and deliver evidence‑based nutrition care while developing your skills across services and settings.