Enteral Feeding Dietitian

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare foundation trust in Chesterfield is seeking a Band 5 Dietitian to provide exceptional nutrition and dietetic services to enterally fed children and adults. This role involves working with a supportive team and participating in decision-making for enteral feeding. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enhance their career in a modern environment, committed to high-quality patient care. Remote working options are available, and part-time applications are welcome. Closing date for applications is February 3, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nutrition and dietetic services to enterally fed patients.
• Provide specialist advice and treatment plans for patients.
• Support decision-making for commencement of enteral feeding.

Job description

If you have been working as a Band 5 Dietitian with an interest and some experience working with children and/or adults who are enterally fed and are looking to move to the next step in your career this temporary role might be for you.

The successful candidate will join our team of 28 staff (dietitians, a nutrition support nurse, assistant dietitian practitioners and an administrative assistant) who are based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

The Trust supports remote working and working from home for all team members as appropriate to role and services.

Candidates wishing to work part time are invited to apply indicating they wish to work part time.

Responsibilities

• High quality nutrition and dietetic services to children and adults who are enterally fed.
• Specialist advice and treatment plans for children and adults who are enterally fed.
• Support to adults and children, alongside other health care professionals, in decision making for commencement of enteral feeding.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trusts Together as One Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, friendly and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as ‘Good’. Our vision is to provide exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. We work closely with our partners across health and social care as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System.

For the full responsibilities and duties of the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026.