• Job Description

  Req#: C9344-25-0612?language=en&page=648&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and committed Dietitian to join our friendly and proactive department.

  We have an opportunity to join our Team as a Gastro Band 6 Dietitian, and provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service across our hospital sites. This position is part of an expanding team with the opportunity to help shape the future of the service.

  If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team, we would be interested in receiving your application.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide specialist dietetic support to patients within the acute setting, working closely with the MDT providing specialist advice.

  To make assessments using a variety of sources of information and to provide results of assessment in verbal and written formats.

  To maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involving relatives, carers and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programmes

  To be an integral member of the dietetic team working to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients as a key determinant of recovery and outcome.

  Participation in training and education, including supporting students and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners.

  About us

  We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

  Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  344-2407DCB-B

  Job locations

  Trust Wide

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC registered
  • Evidence of on-going professional development (CPD)
  • Trained in facilitated learning for Undergraduate Practice Placements

  Desirable

  • BDA membership

  Experience

  Essential

  • 6-12 months clinical dietetics experience
  • Working as part of a team

  Desirable

  • Experience with Parental Nutrition
  • Knowledge of and experience in working with gastroenterology patients

  Skills

  Essential

  • Understand the scope of practice
  • Work safely and effectively without direct supervision
  • Plan workload and supervise assistants and students

  Desirable

  • Quality and improvement projects
  • Line management skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC registered
  • Evidence of on-going professional development (CPD)
  • Trained in facilitated learning for Undergraduate Practice Placements

  Desirable

  • BDA membership

  Experience

  Essential

  • 6-12 months clinical dietetics experience
  • Working as part of a team

  Desirable

  • Experience with Parental Nutrition
  • Knowledge of and experience in working with gastroenterology patients

  Skills

  Essential

  • Understand the scope of practice
  • Work safely and effectively without direct supervision
  • Plan workload and supervise assistants and students

  Desirable

  • Quality and improvement projects
  • Line management skills

  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

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trust Wide

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trust Wide

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (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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