Specialist Dietitian for Adult Inherited Metabolic Disorders

Integrated Care System; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Sheffield is seeking a Specialist Dietitian for Adult Inherited Metabolic Disorders. This permanent position offers the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team and lead the dietetic management of patients. Candidates must have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. The role includes training students and contributing to research. Competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 PA.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuing development of teaching skills.
• High level of knowledge of clinical conditions related to metabolic disorders.
• Evidence of independent working.

Responsibilities

• Lead on dietetic management of adult inherited metabolic disorders.
• Train and supervise dietetic students.
• Participate in appropriate research and audits.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Training other health care professionals

Education

BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant degree

Current HPC registration

MSc or higher degree

Tools

Dietary analysis software

Research and audit tools

Job description

Go back Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Dietitian for Adult Inherited Metabolic Disorders

The closing date is 13 August 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join our dietetic team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. We are pleased to be able to offer a permanent band 7 specialist dietitian post to join the adult inherited metabolic disorder team. This post will be integral to the multidisciplinary team working closely with other specialist Dietitians, and dietetic assistants as well as Consultants, Specialist nurses and Pharmacists. Funding for this post has come about due to STH being commissioned by NHSE to become an adult metabolic centre.

We are looking for someone with extensive clinical experience across a wide range of specialties. No metabolic experience is required as training will be provided. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication and organisation skills as well as proven leadership and education qualities.

The STH dietetic department consists of around 65 Dietitians, plus dietetic assistants and admin staff across 3 hospital sites and Sheffield community. We are a friendly, supportive and innovative department with a commitment to patient-centred care and best practice.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based within the dietetic department at NGH, however there will be close links to the multidisciplinary team. You will lead on the dietetic management of adult inherited metabolic disorders. You will also be expected to contribute to evidence based practice by leading/participating in appropriate research and audit.

You will also be involved in the training and supervision of dietetic students. We are a friendly team that pride ourselves on our compassionate leadership approach.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant degree with Post Grad Diploma in Dietetics. Current HPC registration
• Evidence of continuing development of teaching skills
• Evidence of continuing development in research/audit/clinical effectiveness
• MSc or higher degree
• BDA accredited behavioural change, counselling, motivational and cognitive behavioural skills courses
• Research and/or audit courses and experience

Experience

• Evidence of independent working
• Able to manage a complex caseload with frequently changing priorities, and deal with interruptions
• High level of knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management, in particular those relevant to the adult inherited metabolic disorders
• Proven experience in the area of metabolic disorders

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
• Able to develop educational resources to meet the varying needs of clients and carers which are evidence based
• Well developed skills to train other health care professionals and student dietitians
• Evidence of active participation in clinical governance e.g. clinical risk assessments
• Evidence of undertaking and completing audit and/or research projects appropriate to work area
• Able to use literature review search methods, can critically appraise evidence and disseminate to colleagues in order to change practice
• Aware of regulatory bodies and professional bodies codes of practice and professional guidelines
• Able to organise patient events and study days/cookery events. Ability to know how to use specialist products and to demonstrate use sometimes in patient's home.
• Experience of supervising staff
• High level of skills used in supervision and education of students including programme planning

Personal Qualities

• Able to document and record accurately in line with national standards
• Familiar with and able to operate all necessary IT packages e.g. email, word, dietary analysis, power point

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearpa/pro rata for part time staff