• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-2526-0125-1?language=en&page=924&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dietitian to join our Community team.

  We would love to show you our department, follow us on social media at Instagram cddftdietitians, Twitter @CDDFTDietitian.

  We are a proactive department with a strong focus on service improvement, digital advancement and staff development. We have a preceptorship programme for new staff, regular clinical supervision and lots of CPD opportunities to support career progression. Rotational posts may be possible where there are interested parties and can be discussed at interview.

  County Durham is an excellent place to live. With beautiful countryside and coastlines alongside interesting towns and cities. There are excellent transport links to Newcastle (15 minutes via train from Durham) and Sunderland as well as having rail links to other UK cities and international travel from Newcastle and Teesside International Airports.

  Main duties of the job

  TThe Nutrition and Dietetic service is split into speciality teams; secondary care, bariatrics, primary care, adult and paediatric diabetes, home enteral feeding, and paediatrics. We are supported by Dietetic assistants and Central Administration.

  Our service is based on four sites at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.

  The community dietetic team provides cover to the general adult population within County Durham and Darlington and covers nursing home visits, domiciliary home visits, community training sessions, community. The post holder will be based at Bishop Auckland Hospital but will be required to cover other areas within the locality of County Durham and Darlington

  About us

  If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

  You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

  We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

  Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success

  For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

  From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

  Details

  Date posted

  16 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata or annex 21

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9439-2526-0125-1

  Job locations

  Bishop Auckland General Hospital

  Cockton Hill Road

  Bishop Auckland

  County Durham

  DL14 6AD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload referred to the service by community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen individually, in groups or with carers in a variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, own homes and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Community Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

  The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training planning, co-ordination and assessment

  The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care), bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home training), adult & paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 49 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 4 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.

  New graduates are very welcome to apply and take up this position as a training and development role, with responsibilities and role adjusted accordingly. Please note that the appointment will be made at Band 6 Annex 21 (which will be 75% of top of band 6 as per NHS Agenda for Change) or Band 6 dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are appointed under Annex 21 conditions, once you have successfully completed our 12 month competency based training programme you will progress to a permanent Band 6 grade. (The contract ends if an applicant does not successfully complete the required learning objectives within this time frame under the Annex 21 scheme).

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload referred to the service by community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen individually, in groups or with carers in a variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, own homes and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Community Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

  The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training planning, co-ordination and assessment

  The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care), bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home training), adult & paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 49 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 4 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.

  New graduates are very welcome to apply and take up this position as a training and development role, with responsibilities and role adjusted accordingly. Please note that the appointment will be made at Band 6 Annex 21 (which will be 75% of top of band 6 as per NHS Agenda for Change) or Band 6 dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are appointed under Annex 21 conditions, once you have successfully completed our 12 month competency based training programme you will progress to a permanent Band 6 grade. (The contract ends if an applicant does not successfully complete the required learning objectives within this time frame under the Annex 21 scheme).

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma in Dietetics
  • Clinical supervisory skills
  • Leadership Training

  Desirable

  • Working towards or hold Masters Degree
  • Completion of PENG course

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • Registered with the Health Care Professions Council

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
  • Experience of working within MDT environments

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
  • Previous experience of working within nutrition support and critical care

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g. PENG course or other
  • Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change
  • Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
  • Understanding of local and national strategies and policies relating to nutrition, health and social care as relevant to community dietetics
  • Member of BDA

  Desirable

  • Experience of using SystmOne

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma in Dietetics
  • Clinical supervisory skills
  • Leadership Training

  Desirable

  • Working towards or hold Masters Degree
  • Completion of PENG course

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • Registered with the Health Care Professions Council

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
  • Experience of working within MDT environments

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
  • Previous experience of working within nutrition support and critical care

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g. PENG course or other
  • Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change
  • Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
  • Understanding of local and national strategies and policies relating to nutrition, health and social care as relevant to community dietetics
  • Member of BDA

  Desirable

  • Experience of using SystmOne

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

  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.

  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.

  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

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bishop Auckland General Hospital

  Cockton Hill Road

  Bishop Auckland

  County Durham

  DL14 6AD

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bishop Auckland General Hospital

  Cockton Hill Road

  Bishop Auckland

  County Durham

  DL14 6AD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cddft.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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