Rotational Dietitian

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Dietitian to join their team in Colchester. The position offers the chance to work in various specialty areas, including oncology, gastroenterology, and paediatrics, through a rotational learning program. Candidates will provide both inpatient and outpatient services and support staff development with training opportunities. The role includes engaging with digital health initiatives. Competitive benefits and 27 days of annual leave on commencement are offered.

Benefits

Wide range of training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

27 days annual leave

Responsibilities

• Provide an in-patient service by advising on the management and treatment of adult patients on a variety of wards.
• Provide an out-patient service to referred patients within community locations.
• Participate in the rotational learning programme and other developmental opportunities.
• Support staff development through training and flexible working options.
• Assist with the digital transformation by engaging with the EPR system, Epic.

Job description

An exciting vacancy has arisen in the Dietetic team at Colchester Hospital for a rotational band 5 position. The role offers the opportunity to work as part of the adult acute team providing dietetic input to a wide range of wards and to gain experience within a variety of specialist areas including oncology, community, stroke, gastroenterology, surgery and paediatrics through rotational learning and service delivery. The community rotation is full‑time; other rotations split time across the general caseload and specialist rotational area. The team works closely with colleagues in other professions, including SLT and nutrition nurses with whom we are co‑located.

Responsibilities

• Provide an in‑patient service by advising on the management and treatment of adult patients on a variety of wards.
• Provide an out‑patient service to referred patients within Colchester Hospital and community locations, including managing HEF patients.
• Participate in the rotational learning programme and other developmental opportunities.
• Caseloads are subject to change to meet demand and capacity within the department.
• Support staff development through training, flexible working options, and a generous pension scheme.
• Assist with the digital transformation by engaging with the leading electronic patient record (EPR) system, Epic.

About ESNEFT

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments where applicable, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme provides a variety of services.

How to Apply

Find out about living and working here. For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Friday 30 Jan 2026.