Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated Dietitians to join our Dietetic Team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. We are pleased to be able to offer roles within our specialist Band 6 rotation. The Band 6 rotations offer a wide range of clinical areas such as; Gastroenterology, Diabetes, Critical Care, Burns, Upper GI and HPB Surgery, Haematology and Oncology, Renal and HEF. We are looking for HCPC registered Dietitians with strong communication and team working skills with a desire to develop their clinical knowledge. You will be supported by our Dietetic Team Lead's and you will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development within our department. This includes; involvement in audit, service development, evaluation and research within your clinical specialty and secondment opportunities across the department. If you are a Band 5 Dietitian interested in developing your skills in any of these areas we would also welcome your application. The areas we will be recruiting to are: Head and Neck Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery and Haematology. 1 full time position available: 1.00 WTE Fixed Term 12 month contract (Secondment cover) Main duties of the job Deliver nutrition teaching within a number of training programs and provide training to A,B & C placement students which you will be actively involved in. Be responsible for the provision of high quality Dietetic service to a clinical caseload in a designated speciality, using a high level of skills and knowledge as an independent practitioner. To contribute to the development and implementation of evidence based clinical and teaching practice. Providing specialist advice and education in the designated speciality. To work within the Dietetic team in assisting in the operational management of the department. To assist the Dietetic management team to ensure the overall service provides high quality patient care, and in the management of clinical governance, resources and equipment. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. We are a friendly, supportive and innovative department of around 60 Dietitians, plus Dietetic assistants across three hospital sites and the community. If this sounds like an exciting step for your career, then we would love to read your application. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for the maximum period of 12 months (until 24.04.2026) Where there is potential, the secondment/fixed term contract may finish early, or in the first instance, the secondment/fixed term contract may be extended due to the internal/external secondment of the substantive post holder. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and secondments in relation to the substantive post holder. Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 190-0062-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Current HCPC registration Desirable BDA accredited clinical supervisory skills course for training students BDA accredited Behavioural change, counselling, motivational and cognitive behavioural skills course Personal Qualities Essential Positive and proactive Flexible Able to deal with conflict, aggression (infrequently Able to deal with distressed patients and carers Desirable The post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport. Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to document and record accurately in line with national standards Familiar with and able to operate all necessary IT packages e.g. email, word, dietary analysis, power point Able to record activity and other data manually and electronically Able to develop educational resources to meet the varying needs of clients and carers which are evidence based Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for dietetics including importance of audit projects Able to use literature review search methods and can critically appraise evidence Aware of regulatory bodies and professional bodies codes of practice and professional guidelines Competent skills in teaching and training other health care professionals and student Dietitian's Able to manage a caseload with frequently changing priorities and deal with interruptions. Ability to work as an integral member of MDT and as an autonomous practitioner Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills Able to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients colleagues and members of the MDT Experience Essential Substantial dietetic experience in a variety of clinical specialities Evidence of independent working High level of knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management, especially Nutrition Support. Competent in behavioural change skills. Evidence of continuing professional and personal development and commitment to continue through department appraisal system Willing to undergo further training at post registration level Desirable Experience of working in an acute hospital setting. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Current HCPC registration Desirable BDA accredited clinical supervisory skills course for training students BDA accredited Behavioural change, counselling, motivational and cognitive behavioural skills course Personal Qualities Essential Positive and proactive Flexible Able to deal with conflict, aggression (infrequently Able to deal with distressed patients and carers Desirable The post holder is required to be either a car driver with a valid driving licence, or have access to an alternative means of transport. Skills and Knowledge Essential Able to document and record accurately in line with national standards Familiar with and able to operate all necessary IT packages e.g. email, word, dietary analysis, power point Able to record activity and other data manually and electronically Able to develop educational resources to meet the varying needs of clients and carers which are evidence based Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for dietetics including importance of audit projects Able to use literature review search methods and can critically appraise evidence Aware of regulatory bodies and professional bodies codes of practice and professional guidelines Competent skills in teaching and training other health care professionals and student Dietitian's Able to manage a caseload with frequently changing priorities and deal with interruptions. Ability to work as an integral member of MDT and as an autonomous practitioner Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills Able to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients colleagues and members of the MDT Experience Essential Substantial dietetic experience in a variety of clinical specialities Evidence of independent working High level of knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management, especially Nutrition Support. Competent in behavioural change skills. Evidence of continuing professional and personal development and commitment to continue through department appraisal system Willing to undergo further training at post registration level Desirable Experience of working in an acute hospital setting. 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)