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Job Summary
Are you a dietitian with a genuine interest and experience in gastroenterology and nutritional support?Would you like to expand your knowledge in this area within a teaching hospital environment?We have an exciting opportunity for a dietitian to enhance their skills and knowledge within a post which will combine working with outpatients and inpatients in this speciality as part of our team at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.This is a permanent part-time role (0.6 WTE band 6) which will include working as part of a dynamic and flexible team.
Job Summary
Are you a dietitian with a genuine interest and experience in gastroenterology and nutritional support?Would you like to expand your knowledge in this area within a teaching hospital environment?We have an exciting opportunity for a dietitian to enhance their skills and knowledge within a post which will combine working with outpatients and inpatients in this speciality as part of our team at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.This is a permanent part-time role (0.6 WTE band 6) which will include working as part of a dynamic and flexible team.
Main duties of the job
In addition to this summary, please familiarise yourself with full Job Description & Person Specification documents attached.The post holder will deliver dietetic gastroenterology outpatient clinics, via telephone or video consultations, supporting conditions including Coeliac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, disorders of the gut-brain axis, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and more. Supporting people with oral nutritional support &a small number of home enteral feeding patients.For one day per week the post holder will support the gastro dietetic team with their inpatient caseload, working in areas such as gastroenterology, hepatology, colorectal and HPB which will enable the successful candidate to gain further experience in a wide range of conditions.You will be involved with cover as part of the wider dietetic teams at NUH. The dietitian is a respected member of the MDT and you will have opportunity to work closely with the team in delivering high quality nutritional care to these patient groups.You'll need excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload within a supportive team.We expect you to be enthusiastic, motivated and pro-active to develop skills, experience and service development in a supportive environment.You would be supported by senior members of the team working in gastroenterology, hepatology, HPB and intestinal failure.
About Us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavor to turn your job into a career!The Dietetic service is part of the Therapies, Outpatients and Phlebotomy Division, which is one of the divisions that together make up the Specialist Clinical Services Care Group at NUH. We are a diverse division of AHPs, nursing and support staff, who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the Division and Care Group leadership team have AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
164-7260554
Job locations
QMC
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This job involves working with inpatients, therefore you will be required to wear the appropriate level of PPEMain responsibilities:Provides clinically effective specialist Dietetic and Nutrition Service in given clinical area, including assessment and advice/treatment.Acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for staff, carers and patients including the provision of education and training.Work as a member of a departmental team with the support of the appropriate team leader. The post holder may work on either campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.Please refer to the job description attached for more information
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This job involves working with inpatients, therefore you will be required to wear the appropriate level of PPEMain responsibilities:Provides clinically effective specialist Dietetic and Nutrition Service in given clinical area, including assessment and advice/treatment.Acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for staff, carers and patients including the provision of education and training.Work as a member of a departmental team with the support of the appropriate team leader. The post holder may work on either campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.Please refer to the job description attached for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registered
* Qualified Dietitian ( degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent)
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
* Member of the BDA
* Validated courses
Experience
Essential
* Experience as a dietitian
* Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area
Desirable
* Experience in any of the specialist areas
Analytical and judgement
Essential
* Able to overcome barriers to understanding.
* Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
* Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff
* Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious
* Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations.
Communication
Essential
* Able to communicate with a range of individuals on complex matters
* using professional judgement to solve problems and make decisions where there are a range of options
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential
* Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
* Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians
Physical
Essential
* Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment
* Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes.
Person Specification
Essential
* Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment
* Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes.
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
QMC
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
QMC
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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