Specialist Dietitian

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rotherham is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to deliver quality inpatient dietetic care. This role focuses on surgical patients, providing assessments and interventions while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, a proactive approach, and current HCPC registration. Excellent CPD opportunities will be provided within a supportive setting.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive team culture

Professional growth

Qualifications

• Current HCPC Registration is mandatory.
• Previous experience as a Band 5 Dietitian is required.
• Experience in surgical and/or critical care is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic care to inpatients.
• Contribute to the innovative dietitian-led prescribing service.
• Engage in quality improvement and clinical guideline review.

Skills

Clinical skills in acute or surgical dietetics

Good communication

Proactive approach to professional development

Patient-centred care

Education

Diploma/Degree in Dietetics

Tools

Standardised assessment tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join our well-established and forward‑thinking integrated Nutrition and Dietetics Service at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. This 0.7 WTE role until the end of March 2027 focuses on providing high‑quality inpatient dietetic care, with a particular emphasis on surgical patients. The post‑holder will deliver specialist dietetic assessments, diagnosis and evidence‑based interventions across a varied inpatient caseload, working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to optimise nutritional status, enhance recovery and support safe, effective discharge planning. Our department offers a unique dietitian‑led prescribing service, enabling advanced, efficient, and patient‑centred care. The successful candidate will contribute to this innovative model and champion it across the acute setting and beyond. The role also includes opportunities to participate in service development, clinical guideline review, audit and quality improvement initiatives within a supportive and integrated team structure. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in a service committed to professional growth, leadership development and collaborative practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, compassionate dietitian looking to further develop their skills and knowledge in specialist inpatient care with a dynamic and progressive team.

Key Aspects of the Role

You will provide specialist dietetic care to our inpatients, delivering advanced nutritional assessment and support across GI, colorectal, and general surgical wards. The role includes close MDT working, contributing to our innovative dietitian‑led prescribing service, and involvement in quality improvement, supervision, and service development within an integrated department.

What It Takes

You’ll need strong clinical skills in acute or surgical dietetics, confidence managing complex cases, and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced inpatient environment. Good communication, a proactive approach to professional development, and a commitment to patient‑centred care are essential.

Why Choose Rotherham

Rotherham offers a supportive, integrated Nutrition & Dietetic Service with a unique prescribing model that allows dietitians to work at a high level. The Trust provides a friendly team culture, excellent CPD opportunities, and a setting where your contribution genuinely shapes patient pathways and service development.

About Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

We are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we were the second most improved Trust in England for overall engagement and one of the most improved for staff engagement. Hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards each year, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continually improving our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Details

Date posted: 14 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 16 months

Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9165-25-10-024

Job location: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD

Person Specification

Registration

• Current HCPC Registration

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Dietetics

Experience

• Previous experience of working as a Band 5 Dietitian
• Clinical experience of working within inpatient services
• Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
• Up to date documented evidence of CPD and KSF relevant to clinical area
• Experience of working within a multi‑professional team
• Clinical experience of working within surgical and/or critical care
• Experience of management of resources
• Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of using standardised assessments and development of relevant outcome measures
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available
• Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safeguarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
• Ability to critically analyse evidence based practice
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
• Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
• Evidence of clinical expertise and knowledge to postgraduate Diploma level developed through CPD and experience
• Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
• Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

Desirable

• Experience of working within surgical and/or critical care
• Experience of management of resources
• Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
• Knowledge of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
• Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD

Website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)