Rotational Dietitian
The closing date is 04 May 2026
Candidates must have previous NHS Dietetic experience either as an undergraduate or postgraduate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive Dietetic team at Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust. The post is rotational and you will have the opportunity to work at both acute hospital settings, enabling you to gain dietetic knowledge and experience across a broad range of clinical areas.
You must be enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn. You will work as part of the wider MDT.
You will hold responsibility for your own clinical caseload working with patients in the acute inpatient setting. You will need to be an excellent communicator, have strong interpersonal, organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly under your own initiative, as well as part of a team.
You will need to have a relevant degree/diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics, be registered with HCPC. We welcome applications from students who are qualifying in the near future.
Interviews will be held face to face on 18th May 2025.
Please note this is 1 permanent post and 1 fixed term 12 months.
Main duties of the job
* To provide Dietetic assessment, treatment and advice to patients and carers in the acute dietetic setting.
* To have Dietetic assessment and treatment skills in the areas listed but not limited to: Range of clinical specialities including more specialist areas with supervision from senior clinical staff. Discharge and transfer of care planning and coordination.
* Group education sessions as required.
* All forms of nutritional support.
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for a full and detailed description of duties, roles and responsibilities associated with this post.
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* Registered with HCPC
* Member of Professional Body
* Clinical Supervisory Skills Training
* Behaviour Change Training
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* Experience in a wide range of clinical areas in the NHS
* Good clinical reasoning skills
* Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives
* Basic understanding of Clinical Governance
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment/management programmes with patients/clients, acting as an autonomous practitioner.
* Critical Appraisal Skills
* Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
* Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
* Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
* Recognises own limitations and has willingness to share and learn from others
* Good interpersonal skills
* Proven ability to work well in a team
* Ability to organise own work and caseload
* Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
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.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata
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