Job summary
Fixed Term - 12 months
We are looking to recruit a Dietitian to support our acute team during a period of maternity leave caring for inpatients, based at Royal Bolton Hospital. The caseload will include managing a caseload of inpatients some requiring parental nutrition and an outpatient clinic for gastroenterology patients at Lever Chambers Centre for Health.
You will report to the Acute Teams, Team Leaders. The successful post holder will be part of the wider Bolton Foundation Trust Dietetic Department. The department has two teams, acute and community, with a total of 19 W.T.E staff, providing an integrated service across both Hospital and Community sites meeting the needs of our patients across the Bolton population.
As a department we encourage quality improvement and audit work. We are experienced trainers for student dietitians currently providing P1, P2 and P3 placements with the University of Chester, MMU and UCLAN.
The service operates a flexi‑time working arrangement and recognises the importance of balancing the needs of work with family commitments. The post is a 22.5 hours/week post.
This post is subject to Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We kindly request that previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the Community Nutritional Support Team, supported by highly specialist therapists.
To perform therapeutic assessment of patients within the clinical setting with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To provide clinical education, advice and support for junior therapy staff and support staff.
To provide highly specialist knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy students.
To contribute to service research and audit activities.
To propose any service changes within own professional speciality area.
About us
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
We offer you
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS service)
* Eligibility for our NHS Car lease scheme
* Eligibility for our NHS Technology Scheme
* Access to on‑site Gymnasium
* Various NHS Discounts
Details
Date posted: 03 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract information
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 241‑337CS‑25‑D
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Rd
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or other relevant degree with PG Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics.
* Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
* Member of British Dietetic Association.
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Member of North West & North Wales branch of the BDA.
Experience (Essential)
* At least one year practising as a dietitian.
Experience (Desirable)
* Experience of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
* Experience of gastroenterology including FOBMAP diets.
Skills (Essential)
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with individuals and groups.
* Ability to give formal and informal presentations, and to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching sessions.
* Uses patient‑centred approach when working with clients, and makes appropriate use of motivational interviewing and dietary counselling skills.
* Able to work effectively and develop good interpersonal relationships with a range of people, and committed to multidisciplinary team working.
* Basic IT skills: email, internet, Word, PowerPoint.
* Good time management and organisation skills, able to work to deadlines.
* Able to travel around Bolton. The post requires you to have access to a suitable vehicle to be used within your role subject to the provision of the DDA.
Skills (Desirable)
* Full driving licence to facilitate group discussion.
Knowledge (Essential)
* Evidence‑based knowledge of clinical dietetics for enteral and parenteral nutrition as well as IBS/IBD treatments.
* Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance issues, professional code of conduct and confidentiality.
* Knowledge of NHS priorities, targets, NSF's and NICE guidance.
* Ability to conduct literature searches and critically evaluate clinical evidence.
Knowledge (Desirable)
* Knowledge around complex gastroenterology patients.
Aptitude (Essential)
* Able to work flexibly, open to new ideas, new ways of working, and modernisation of services.
* Self‑motivated and confident to make appropriate decisions, but willing to seek and accept support.
* Friendly, supportive and caring.
* Committed to personal development.
* Supports and values people's equality, diversity and rights.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Rd
Bolton
BL4 0JR
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