Rotational Dietitian

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Dietitian at a leading NHS Foundation Trust. The role offers a supportive environment to practice and develop clinical skills across various specialties, including diabetes and gastroenterology, within a progressive and friendly multidisciplinary team. This fixed-term position provides excellent professional development opportunities and benefits, including flexible working and on-site accommodations.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On site nursery (chargeable)

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for HCPC registration as a Dietitian.
• Experience in providing dietetic services to inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition and dietetic services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Assist in supporting Dietetic Students and Dietetic Assistants.
• Cover areas including medicine, surgery, gastroenterology, and critical care.

Skills

Nutrition

Dietetic Support

Clinical Autonomy

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Department: Nutrition & Dietetics

Fixed-term contract until 31.07.2026

Band 5 £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata (the vacancy is a Band 5 post, however we will also accept applications from Dietitians either waiting for or with HCPC registration, who have reduced clinical experience and would work in a Band 4 role until competencies are achieved)

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles are considered for flexible working.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a registered Dietitian to join our friendly, proactive dietetic team. This post is a rotational band 5 position and will be a good opportunity to practice all you have learnt, to develop your knowledge and skills.

We will give you all the support you need as you join a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals, you will be well supported by an acute team leader. Additional support will be available through the Trust's interdisciplinary preceptorship programme, band 5 dietetic peer-support group and opportunities for CPD (internally and externally to the Trust).

On site accommodation is usually available, and applicants from students graduating this year are welcome.

For further details or informal visit, please contact Acute Adult Dietetic Team Leaders, Helen Tozer, Zulaika Van Aar or Ana Wermelinger on 01908 996004.

Interview date: 10.07.2025

• To work as part of a team to provide nutrition and dietetic services to inpatients and outpatients of Milton Keynes General NHS Trust. Part of this role is to assist in supporting Dietetic Students and Dietetic Assistants. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner.
• You will have the the opportunity cover areas such as medicine, surgery, gastroenterology, diabetics, stroke and care of the elderly, working with specialist dietitians (as well as shadowing opportunities in the areas of critical care and parenteral nutrition).
  
  

"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

"Our staff scored Autonomy and Control at 7.19, well above the national average. Here, you're trusted to lead, innovate and shape your work (NHS Staff Survey 2024)."

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Liz Pryke Job title: Dietetics Manager & Therapy Lead Email address: [e-mail]