• Job Description

  Req#: C9216-25-0622?language=en&page=837&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust are recruiting for a Rotational Band 5 Dietitian.

  This post would suit either student dietitians or experienced Band 5 dietitians. There is an option to start as a band 3/4 whilst you wait for your HCPC registration.

  Rotational dietitians work within the acute and community dietetic teams. Rotations will provide the opportunity to work within a wide range of specialties including community, oncology, gastroenterology, paediatrics, renal and the newly created major trauma ward.

  Band 5 dietitians will work closely within an established dietetic team and work in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, caterers and therapists to deliver dietetic care to patients.

  The successful applicants will be required to develop and take part in staff teaching, student training and support the team in audit and service developments.

  ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

  Main duties of the job

  • To provide a dietetic service to an allocated workload of inpatients and outpatients at Derriford Hospital and Community sites and maintain accurate records under the supervision of a senior dietitian.
  • To participate in the teaching and training of other health care professionals.
  • To be involved in all Nutrition and Dietetic departmental activities and contribute to the delivery of a Trust wide dietetic service

  About us

  We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted

  Details

  Date posted

  15 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year £29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  216-LH-C7056181

  Job locations

  Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Provide a high standard of dietetic service to patients through comprehensive assessment, planning, and monitoring of patient requirements using evidence-based practice.
  • Work effectively as an individual and/or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Communicate accurately in writing and/or verbally with other health professionals. Record all assessments and interventions in clinical notes, nursing notes and dietetic record cards in line with BDA guidelines.
  • Adapt to changing demands of the job to provide a dietetic service in the absence of co-workers.
  • Develop and apply knowledge in specialist areas, under the supervision of a senior dietitian.
  • Provide regular outpatient clinics.
  • Review and update resource material using evidence based information.
  • Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations and training programmes to patients and healthcare professionals using current evidence-based resources.
  • Participate in education and training of student dietitians with clinical supervisory skills training.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development to improve patient centred care.
  • Participate in audits and quality monitoring.
  • Proactively contribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort.
  • Be aware of and adhere to all trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.
  • Liaises with food services department to ensure correct provision of therapeutic diets to inpatients on assigned ward

  For further details please see the attached JD & PS

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Provide a high standard of dietetic service to patients through comprehensive assessment, planning, and monitoring of patient requirements using evidence-based practice.
  • Work effectively as an individual and/or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Communicate accurately in writing and/or verbally with other health professionals. Record all assessments and interventions in clinical notes, nursing notes and dietetic record cards in line with BDA guidelines.
  • Adapt to changing demands of the job to provide a dietetic service in the absence of co-workers.
  • Develop and apply knowledge in specialist areas, under the supervision of a senior dietitian.
  • Provide regular outpatient clinics.
  • Review and update resource material using evidence based information.
  • Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations and training programmes to patients and healthcare professionals using current evidence-based resources.
  • Participate in education and training of student dietitians with clinical supervisory skills training.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development to improve patient centred care.
  • Participate in audits and quality monitoring.
  • Proactively contribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort.
  • Be aware of and adhere to all trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at Work Act and Data Protection Act.
  • Liaises with food services department to ensure correct provision of therapeutic diets to inpatients on assigned ward

  For further details please see the attached JD & PS

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • HCPC Professional registration

  Desirable

  • Teaching certificate
  • IT certificate
  • Counselling skills training

  Knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Proven knowledge of anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology to undertake a full nutrition assessment
  • Competence in calculating basic nutritional requirements
  • Competence to practice in a basic range of clinical conditions

  Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience across a variety of dietetic specialties
  • Demonstrable experience in audits, research and CPD

  Aptitude and Abilities

  Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to share complex clinical information at an appropriate level
  • Ability to manage a defined clinical caseload with a degree of supervision
  • Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively

  Desirable

  • Attention to detail
  • Demonstrable experience supervising students and dietetic assistants

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
  • HCPC Professional registration

  Desirable

  • Teaching certificate
  • IT certificate
  • Counselling skills training

  Knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Proven knowledge of anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology to undertake a full nutrition assessment
  • Competence in calculating basic nutritional requirements
  • Competence to practice in a basic range of clinical conditions

  Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience across a variety of dietetic specialties
  • Demonstrable experience in audits, research and CPD

  Aptitude and Abilities

  Essential

  • Good communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to share complex clinical information at an appropriate level
  • Ability to manage a defined clinical caseload with a degree of supervision
  • Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively

  Desirable

  • Attention to detail
  • Demonstrable experience supervising students and dietetic assistants

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

  Address

  Derriford Hospital

  Derriford Road

  Plymouth

  PL6 8DH

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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