Dietitian - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Job Title: Dietitian

Grade: Band 5

Department: Dietetics

Location: Barnsley Hospital , Barnsley, S75 2EP

Trust: Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust

Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours p/w

Pay rate: £17.69

Are you passionate about nutrition and patient care? Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust are currently seeking a Band 5 Dietitian to join the dietetics team at Barnsley Hospital.

You will be a key member of the Dietetic Team, delivering high-quality nutritional care to patients across various settings. You will be responsible for providing specialist dietetic advice, supporting both inpatient and outpatient services, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team to enhance the health and well-being of the local community.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist dietetic advice and interventions for patients requiring complex dietary treatment, adapting plans based on individual needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and patients to create and evaluate nutrition education resources, ensuring clear communication of complex nutritional information.
• Respond to queries on diet and nutrition from healthcare professionals, the public, and media.
• Organise, plan, and deliver nutrition education sessions to healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and the general public.
• Participate in audits, service development, and policy-making within the department.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive records in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Work closely with the Dietetic Manager and the wider Dietetic Team to ensure cohesive service delivery.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Degree in Dietetics and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex nutritional information in an understandable way.
• Strong team player, able to work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and adapt to the unpredictable nature of the role.
• A commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.

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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.

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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