Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Dietitian to join our acute inpatient team. We would love to show you our department. Follow us on social media at Instagram cddftdietitians, X (Twitter) CDDFTDietitian. We are a proactive department with a strong focus on service improvement, digital advancement and staff development. We have a preceptorship programme for new staff, regular clinical supervision and lots of CPD opportunities to support career progression. County Durham is an excellent place to live. With beautiful countryside and coastlines alongside interesting towns and cities. There are excellent transport links to Newcastle (30 minutes via train from Darlington, 12 minutes via train from Durham) and York (30 minutes via train from Darlington) as well as having rail links to other UK cities and international travel from Newcastle and Teesside International Airport Main duties of the job This post is to provide dietetic care to acute inpatient wards within CDDFT. The post holder will be based at Darlington Memorial Hospital but may be occasionally required to cover other areas within the locality of County Durham and Darlington including University Hospital North Durham and Bishop Auckland Hospital. There may be some general dietetic clinics, The Nutrition and Dietetic service is split into speciality teams; secondary care, bariatrics, primary care, adult and paediatric diabetes, home enteral feeding, and paediatrics. We have 8 Band 5 Dietitians, 32 Band 6 Dietitians and 9 Band 7 Dietitians. We are supported by Dietetic assistants and Central Administration. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-2425-1362 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload referred to the service by inpatient, community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen in a variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training planning, co-ordination and assessment The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care), bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home training), adult & paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 49 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 4 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload referred to the service by inpatient, community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen in a variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Dietitians and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training planning, co-ordination and assessment The Nutrition and Dietetic service is structured into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition support and critical care), bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home training), adult & paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding, paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight management). the nutrition and dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 49 Dietitians, 1 Specialist Nurse, 4 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by central administration. We are based on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital. Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential State Registration in Dietetics, Member of British Dietetic Association Desirable Member of British Dietetic Association Special Skills & Knowledge Essential IT skills Desirable Experience of using an electronic patient record system Qualifications Essential BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics Special Requirements Essential Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post Experience Essential Successful completion of dietetic placement Desirable Experience of working in primary and secondary care Post registration experience Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential State Registration in Dietetics, Member of British Dietetic Association Desirable Member of British Dietetic Association Special Skills & Knowledge Essential IT skills Desirable Experience of using an electronic patient record system Qualifications Essential BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics Special Requirements Essential Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post Experience Essential Successful completion of dietetic placement Desirable Experience of working in primary and secondary care Post registration experience 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. 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. 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)