Specialist Dietitian | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Shrewsbury is looking for a Dietitian to join their forward-thinking team. The successful candidate will manage a specialist caseload and provide high-quality patient care. Previous experience in an acute setting and HCPC registration are essential. The Trust places a strong emphasis on training and development, offering numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting optimizing patients' nutrition.
• Commitment to Trust values.
• Specialist knowledge and clinical skills through experience and postgraduate training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner.
• Deliver a cohesive service with a user-led approach.
• Provide supervision and appraisal to team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

We are a friendly, forward-thinking Dietetic team working in a fast paced, rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and supporting staff development.

Along with HCPC registration, the successful applicant will ideally have some previous experience of working in an acute hospital setting optimising patients nutrition working alongside the multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. An interest in developing leadership skills and commitment to work to our Trust values is a requirement.

You will be working alongside other highly experienced dietetic colleagues in the Bariatric service. There is also the opportunity to work with the Nutrition Support Team.

We provide A, B and C learner placements and the post holder will play an integral part in learner training within the profession. We are fully committed to invest in your training and development and have well established CPD, clinical supervision and leadership development opportunities.



To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.

To have developed, through experience and postgraduate training, the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required for the post.

The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow and safe timely discharge.

To work closely with team managers and senior dietitians to ensure a robust structure of training, supervision and appraisal is delivered to all members within the team.

To work closely with team managers to ensure the delivery of an efficient, effective and quality driven service.

To act as a source of specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health economy.

To have highly effective communication skills and demonstrate these on a continual basis with patients, carers, colleagues and the wider Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT).

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Within Therapies we have a strong culture of professional leadership and support. You will be working alongside an experienced team of Dietitians. We are a friendly, forward thinking team delivering excellent patient care to our diverse population, This is at the heart of everything we do.



For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025