Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Senior Dietitian
The closing date is 20 October 2025
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Job summary
This post will have a particular commitment to working within the 'Hospital at Home (HAH) team as the Dietitian for the patients on the virtual ward, as well as the respiratory ward in Darent Valley Hospital. HAH is an acute clinical service that takes staff, equipment, technologies, medication and skills usually provided in hospitals and delivers that hospital care to selected people in their homes or in nursing homes. It substitutes for acute inpatient care.
Main duties of the job
We need an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Band 6 Dietitian. This post offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the friendly Nutrition & Dietetics Department for Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. The post will involve providing a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service in the acute setting to the respiratory ward and also developing a dietetic service to the Hospital at Home team. You will be actively involved in supporting Band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Support Workers and clinical placements of student Dietitians. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, confident and highly motivated individual to this post. This is a role for a Dietitian looking to move in to their first senior role and develop skills within the field of complex nutrition support in acute adult medicine.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Details
Date posted: 06 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 252-7490559-A
Job locations
* Darent Valley Hospital
* Darenth Wood Road
* Dartford
* DA2 8DA
Employer details
Employer name: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
Employer's website: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us
For questions about the job, contact: Acute Dietetic Team Lead, Jessica Feldon, dgn-tr.dvhdietitians@nhs.net, 01322428439
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