Job summary Are you a dietitian with a genuine interest and experience in gastroenterology and gastro-surgery including intestinal failure and nutritional support? Would you like to expand your knowledge in these areas within a teaching hospital environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a dietitian to enhance their skills and knowledge within a rotational post which will include working in areas such as gastroenterology, hepatology, colorectal, HPB and Intestinal failure as part of our team at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust. This is a permanent role (1.0 WTE band 6) which will include working as part of a dynamic and flexible team. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary please familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. The post holder will hold a varied inpatient caseload, which will enable the successful candidate to gain further experience in a wide range of conditions. You will be involved in some gastroenterology outpatients, with the possibility of managing a small number of home enteral feeding patients. You will also be involved with cover as part of the wider dietetic teams at NUH. The dietitian is a respected member of the multi-professional team and you will have opportunity to work closely with the team in delivering high quality nutritional care to these patient groups. You'll need to have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload within a supportive team. We expect you to be enthusiastic, motivated and pro-active to develop skills, experience and service development in a supportive environment. You would be supported by senior members of the team working in gastroenterology, hepatology, HPB, intestinal failure and oncology. About us With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavor to turn your job into a career The Dietetic service is part of the Therapies and Rehabilitation Services pathway, which is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 600 staff, who works together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists. We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-7055076 Job locations City and QMC Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities This job involves working with inpatients, therefore you will be required to wear the appropriate level of PPE Main responsibilities: Provides clinically effective specialist Dietetic and Nutrition Service in given clinical area, including assessment and advice/treatment. Acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for staff, carers and patients including the provision of education and training. Work as a member of a departmental team with the support of the appropriate team leader. The post holder may work on either campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Please refer to the job description attached for more information. Job description Job responsibilities This job involves working with inpatients, therefore you will be required to wear the appropriate level of PPE Main responsibilities: Provides clinically effective specialist Dietetic and Nutrition Service in given clinical area, including assessment and advice/treatment. Acts as a source of expertise on Dietetics and Nutrition for staff, carers and patients including the provision of education and training. Work as a member of a departmental team with the support of the appropriate team leader. The post holder may work on either campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Please refer to the job description attached for more information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Qualified Dietitian ( degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Member of the BDA Validated courses Experience Essential Experience as a dietitian Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area Desirable Experience in any of the specialist areas Analytical and judgement Essential Able to overcome barriers to understanding. Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training. Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations. Communication Essential Able to communicate with a range of individuals on complex matters using professional judgement to solve problems and make decisions where there are a range of options Planning and Organisational Skills Essential Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities. Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians Physical Essential Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered Qualified Dietitian ( degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Member of the BDA Validated courses Experience Essential Experience as a dietitian Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area Desirable Experience in any of the specialist areas Analytical and judgement Essential Able to overcome barriers to understanding. Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training. Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations. Communication Essential Able to communicate with a range of individuals on complex matters using professional judgement to solve problems and make decisions where there are a range of options Planning and Organisational Skills Essential Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities. Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians Physical Essential Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes. 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City and QMC Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)