Overview
Would you like to join a supportive and innovative dietetic department? We are recruiting a Band 5 Dietitian to work at Ashford and St Peter's Hospital in Surrey. If you are keen to develop your clinical knowledge and to embrace new ways of working within an ever-changing NHS this could be the post for you.
The postholder will hold a varied caseload covering inpatient wards, out-patient clinics, community patients and group education sessions and will be well supported by our team, which includes a wide range of speciality colleagues. The role is on a rotational basis and includes surgery, respiratory, care of the elderly, community and cardiac care. The post also includes speciality experience in areas such as bariatric surgery, stroke, critical care, paediatrics, gastroenterology and diabetes. There are also excellent relations with multidisciplinary teams throughout the trust. CPD and flexible working is also encouraged within our team, to support personal and professional growth. Dietetic students in their final degree year are also invited to apply.
For further information please contact: Kylie Bishop, Clinical Lead Dietitian for Gastroenterology & Surgery. Email: kyliebishop@nhs.net
Main duties
* The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team at ASPH providing high quality dietetic inpatient, outpatient and community care.
* Organise and provide nutritional care plans and services for patients, carers, and staff.
* Play an active role within the Dietetic Department, including contributing to student training, audits and service improvement projects.
* Communicate and collaborate with a variety of team members, other HCPs and partner organisations to support service improvements and deliver high quality patient care.
* Participate in the teaching and training of other health care professionals.
* We offer regular supervision and a robust appraisal system; we encourage and support CPD and quality improvement project opportunities such as a mini rotation programme and department wide joint learning sessions.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Our two hospital sites are Ashford and St Peter's; we also run specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country with strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We provide continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around patient care.
Please see the supporting links on the right-hand side of this job advert for guidance on how to apply through NHS Jobs and more information about joining the ASPH Team. Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year inc. HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 323-AHP4716-ED
Job location: Ashford and St Peter's Hospital; Chertsey; KT16 0PZ
Job description – Responsibilities
The post holder will actively manage a caseload of patients dependent on their clinical rotation. They will interpret complex patient data to provide high quality, safe and effective nutritional advice. They will undertake comprehensive assessments of patients’ diet and lifestyle to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, including interpreting biochemical data and qualitative/quantitative analysis of nutritional information. They will develop treatment programmes including monitoring in accordance with local guidelines and evidence-based practice. See job description in supporting documents for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 4 year degree in Dietetics (or equivalent qualification)
* Registration with HCPC (or in progress)
* Training in a Primary/ Secondary care NHS setting
Desirable
* Membership of the British Dietetic Association
* Student Supervisory Skills course
Experience
* General experience of clinical dietetics within an NHS setting.
* Experience in enteral and oral nutritional support practices.
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
* Experience of initiating patients on home enteral feeding.
* Experience developing and delivering training and education to healthcare professionals.
* Experience of clinical audit/ service development.
Knowledge
* Aware of national clinical and professional policies, guidelines and procedures (e.g. NICE/BDA/HCPC Code of Conduct).
Desirable
* Documented evidence of CPD
Skills
* Excellent communication skills.
* Effective time management and ability to prioritise a busy caseload.
* Computer literacy with data collection, PowerPoint, Excel, word processing and internet use.
* Motivational interviewing and negotiation skills.
* Effective teamwork and understanding of team dynamics.
Other
* Ability to travel between various Trust sites and community sites. Car driver.
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford and St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
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