Specialist Dietitian

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) invites applications for a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian. The post is 18.75 hours per week, based at the Richardson Eating Disorder Intensive Day Service (RED IDS) in Newcastle upon Tyne.

You will join the Trust-wide Dietetics Service of over 30 dietitians, delivering assessment and treatment for adults with eating disorders across inpatient, community and specialist services, with strong multidisciplinary links and opportunities

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration
• Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat and monitor patients in clinical settings.
• Provide expert dietetic input for adults with eating disorders and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver service development projects and outreach to inpatient and community settings

Skills

HCPC registration

Dietetics experience

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Education

Degree in Dietetics

HCPC registration

Post-graduate CPD

Job description

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6 Specialist Dietitian who has an interest in working with adults with eating disorders.

The post is part time (18.75 working hours per week). You will work into the Richardson Eating Disorder Intensive Day Service (RED IDS) based at Benfield House in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The Richardson Eating Disorder Intensive Day Service is a specialist service based at Benfield House, Walkergate Park Hospital. The service provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for eating disorders for men and women aged 18 and over living in the North East of England. Patients either attend at Walkergate Park or are seen intensively at home. The service also supports families and carers, and links with other services to help develop safe and effective pathways for patients.

You will join our trust wide Dietetics Service, which has over 30 dietitians, clinical support assistants and a dedicated admin team. We have excellent links to multidisciplinary teams and nutrition and health promotion initiatives across the Trust. We take great pride in how supportive we are as a team, our aim is to create an environment where every member of our team can succeed.

Main duties of the job

You will take role in the specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and management of patients in the clinical setting. You will act as a source of expertise in dietetics and nutrition support to patients with restrictive eating disorders and other health professionals. You will be expected to provide cover for community adults eating disorder service and our inpatient beds for patients with restrictive eating disorders (based at St Nicholas Hospital). You will also be given the opportunity to work on service development and Trust wide projects.

You will receive full support from the Trust wide dietetic professional manager, clinical team leads, advanced dietitians and other specialist dietitians. We hold regular peer supervision, journal sessions and training sessions to ensure our practice is up to date and supported.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of multi-disciplinary teams and develop the skills and knowledge to deliver dietetic input within inpatient, community and specialist services to provide excellent, high-quality treatment and care.

The team have strong links with local universities, and we take dietetic students from Teesside and Newcastle Universities. All staff have a valuable role and are expected to be actively involved in supporting the learning and development of our dietetic students.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be required to travel to various sites, parking in our Trust car parks is free. There are hot desking offices available for dietitians to use across the Trust and we will provide you with the necessary equipment to enable you to work across multiple sites and access electronic notes and dairies as needed.

It is essential you have current and ongoing registration as a dietitian with the HCPC to be considered for this post.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 8th September 2026

Closing date : 22nd September 2026

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus post‑graduate Diploma in Dietetics which leads to eligibility to Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• Current valid registration as a Dietitian with the HCPC
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development including post graduate courses

Desirable criteria

• Member of the British Dietetic Association and Mental Health Specialist Group
• British Dietetic Association: Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group (PENG) course
• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults training
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Post registration experience in general clinical dietetics and further post registration experience in one or more specialist areas
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working in and presenting to groups
• Evidence of participation in audit/research
• Experience of providing clinical supervision for junior dietitians and mentoring students
• Experience in the development of Dietetic services

Desirable criteria

• A working knowledge of vulnerable adult and child protection issues
• Knowledge of existing national guidance and key standards in eating disorders
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• The ability to solve complex clinical problems some of which will require immediate resolution
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance as part of the supervision process
• Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients
• Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning skills
• Good IT skills and ability to use electronic systems for recording clinical information

Desirable criteria

• Basic counselling skills
• Leadership skills
• Training and induction of staff

Role/Team Specific Requirements

Essential criteria

• Professional in approach and manner
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to multi-disciplinary teams
• Committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team and prioritise own work load and that of others
• Flexible in covering colleague's patient cases in some circumstances

Personal Characteristics/Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and problem solving skills
• Able to work under own initiative, work under pressure and achieve deadlines
• Reliable, dependable with good time keeping
• Enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to promote Dietetic services
• A commitment to equal opportunities and a positive attitude to combating stigma
• Ability and willingness to travel around the Trust and able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Desirable criteria

• Keen to learn and gain further experience and with an interest in all aspects of dietetics

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.