University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Dietitian
The closing date is 30 October 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity for Dietitians who are either currently registered or imminently awaiting HCPC registration to work at one of the country's largest acute teaching Trusts. Applicants who are due to graduate are also welcome to apply.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who want to consolidate and improve their clinical and communication skills. We are committed to your professional and personal development. The Trust has a dynamic Preceptorship Programme for all AHPs and we have an in house service CPD Programme as well.
You will be part of a large, dynamic and friendly Dietetic and Nutrition team—you may be based at either the Glenfield Hospital or Leicester Royal Infirmary, and may also have the opportunity to work at the Leicester General Hospital. We have free hospital transport to allow you to do so.
You will cover a variety of different acute inpatient wards/units (acute medicine, general medicine, infectious diseases, diabetes, spinal surgery, gynaecology surgery, urology surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, cardiorespiratory, thoracic, vascular and care of the elderly).
Main duties of the job
You will also have the opportunity to undertake outpatient clinics, structured patient education sessions and healthcare professional training. There will also be the opportunity to develop patient information resources and have involvement with our social media platforms.
You will also have the chance to work with Senior and Senior Specialist Dietitians as part of work shadowing or undertake an attachment in specialist areas of dietetic practice e.g. gastroenterology medicine, critical care, surgery, cancer care.
We are one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country; with over 70 staff including Dietitians, Nutrition Nurses, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, Dietetic Assistants, and support team staff. We are a multicultural, supportive, experienced and forward-thinking team, and we would love you to work with us.
Other Benefits
* Working days are Monday to Friday, flexible working hours
* Bank Holidays are non-working days
* Supportive line manager
* Dedicated Preceptor
* Structured bespoke CPD sessions
* Work within a friendly, supportive adult dietetic team
* Internal and external study leave opportunities to support professional development
* Student clinical placements after training
* Excellent staff retention with promotion with career progression opportunities
* The Trust is focused on staff wellbeing, wellbeing workshops/counselling available for all staff
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job responsibilities
* To ensure that appropriate and best practice / evidence-based advice on nutrition and dietetic issues is available to patients, clients and health professionals within the remit of the post holder's duties.
* To develop nutrition and diet literature and resources and ensure this is non-biased and evidence based / best practice as part of the Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Professional Network.
* Ability to utilise communication and education skills to educate patients with disabilities (e.g. profound communication problems, learning disabilities) who may have barriers to understanding diet therapy.
* To maintain and demonstrate a personal development plan to ensure continued professional development.
* To demonstrate responsibility for managing workload and meeting targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* A four year Undergraduate or a two year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or Similar
* UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Professions Council or pending and due to be registered
Experience
* Experience of working with the public in a face‑to‑face role
* Experience of working in a caring environment
* Experience of giving standard food, nutrition and diet advice
* Has gained experience of different ways of caseload and workload management when delivering services
* Has experience and appropriate level of skill to communicate with individuals handling difficult questions and using empathy and listening skills
Communication
* Written application clear, concise and understandable
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.
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital with cross site working at Leicester General Hospital
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