Dietitian
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This Dietitian post is a fixed-term opportunity within the Adult Dietetic Team at Newcastle Hospitals until March 2027. The role involves managing an inpatient caseload across various specialties and regular outpatient clinics, providing nutritional care for patients requiring oral nutritional support, enteral feeding, and specialist therapeutic diets. You will join a dynamic team, contributing to audit, quality improvement, and student training, while developing clinical, professional, and leadership skills in a large tertiary centre.
Essential criteria
- oHealth Professions Council Registered Dietitian
- oDegree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- oValid UK Driving Licence
Desirable criteria
- oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Knowledge & Experience
- oKnowledge of and experience in areas of general dietetics such as nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, in a range of clinical areas as evidenced via clinical placements or previous dietetic employment. Evidence of continuous professional development
- oEvidence of developing knowledge in order to provide cover for specialist dietitians without supervision
- oUnderstands professional standards and Code of Conduct as set out by the Health Professions Council
- oProficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- oInsight into specialist areas of dietetics
- oExperience of NHS/social care settings
- oProficient use of Electronic Patient Records
- Skills & Abilities
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oClinical Supervisory skills training
- Qualifications & Education
- oHealth Professions Council Registered Dietitian
- oDegree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- oValid UK Driving Licence
- oBasic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Knowledge & Experience
- oKnowledge of and experience in areas of general dietetics such as nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, in a range of clinical areas as evidenced via clinical placements or previous dietetic employment. Evidence of continuous professional development
- oEvidence of developing knowledge in order to provide cover for specialist dietitians without supervision
- oUnderstands professional standards and Code of Conduct as set out by the Health Professions Council
- oProficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- oInsight into specialist areas of dietetics
- oExperience of NHS/social care settings
- oProficient use of Electronic Patient Records
- Skills & Abilities
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oClinical Supervisory skills training
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dietitian
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to offer this Dietitian post within the Adult Dietetic Team at Newcastle Hospitals until 31 March 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a supportive and friendly team. Previous dietetic experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training and support will be provided.
In this role, you will manage an inpatient caseload across a range of specialties, including general medicine, cardiothoracic, gastroenterology and others, alongside regular outpatient clinics. You will provide nutritional care for patients requiring oral nutritional support, enteral feeding and specialist therapeutic diets, while developing your clinical knowledge and skills across a broad range of conditions.
You will join a dynamic and well-established team of dietitians working across a variety of specialist services, including Oncology, Intestinal Failure, Renal, Critical Care, Hepatology, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Cardiothoracic. The role offers excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, participation in audit and quality improvement activities, and involvement in student training and education. Working within a large and diverse tertiary centre, you will gain valu
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