Band 5 Dietitian
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian within an acute hospital setting, offering both permanent and 12-month fixed-term vacancies. It suits newly qualified dietitians or those seeking a new challenge, providing a varied caseload within a supportive team. You will work across various teams including Acute Medicine, Healthcare of Older People, Stroke, Surgery, and Specialist Medicine. The position offers opportunities for attachments in specialist dietetic areas and includes a preceptorship programme with a designated mentor for new starters. The role involves providing high-quality dietetic care, working with multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for patient nutritional needs.
Essential criteria
- \*Dietitian with qualification in Nutrition & Dietetics (BSc, PG diploma or MSc)
- \*Registration as Dietitian with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- \*Good level of written or spoken English
- \*Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- \*Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- \*Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
- \*Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- \*Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
- \*Will have had relevant clinical experience as part of undergraduate training
- \*Sound knowledge of Clinical Dietetics
- \*Knowledge of different types of nutritional support
- \*Demonstrates interest/enthusiasm in relevant clinical areas
- \*Demonstrates an understanding of audit, clinical effectiveness and its importance in the provision of a quality service
- \*Demonstrates an awareness of local needs e.g. ethnic minority and low income groups
- \*May have worked for another trust with a broad range of general experience
- \*Post-graduate experience relevant to post
- \*Evidence of relevant continued professional development
- Additional Criteria
- \*Reliable, conscientious and flexible
- \*Team player
- \*Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- \*Able to work with minimal supervision
- \*Able to achieve deadlines
- \*Ability to work flexibly as per the requirements of the post
- \*Able to meet the travel requirements of the post i.e. off- site travel e.g. for home visits or frequent travel between sites where required for the role
- \*Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
- \*Commitment to CPD
- \*Enthusiasm and motivation to work at UHB
- \*Demonstrates the Trust values of Kind, Connected & Bold
- \*Car driver
- \*Dietitian with qualification in Nutrition & Dietetics (BSc, PG diploma or MSc)
- \*Registration as Dietitian with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- \*Good level of written or spoken English
- \*Evidence of CPD
- \*Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- \*Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
- \*Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- \*Member of relevant specialist interest groups (BDA or other)
- \*Will have had relevant clinical experience as part of undergraduate training
- \*Sound knowledge of Clinical Dietetics
- \*Knowledge of different types of nutritional support
- \*Demonstrates interest/enthusiasm in relevant clinical areas
- \*Demonstrates an understanding of audit, clinical effectiveness and its importance in the provision of a quality service
- \*Demonstrates an awareness of local needs e.g. ethnic minority and low income groups
- \*May have worked for another trust with a broad range of general experience
- \*Post-graduate experience relevant to post
- \*Evidence of relevant continued professional development
- Additional Criteria
- \*Reliable, conscientious and flexible
- \*Team player
- \*Able to prioritise and manage own workload
- \*Able to work with minimal supervision
- \*Able to achieve deadlines
- \*Ability to work flexibly as per the requirements of the post
- \*Able to meet the travel requirements of the post i.e. off- site travel e.g. for home visits or frequent travel between sites where required for the role
- \*Enthusiasm and commitment to train student dietitians and others
- \*Commitment to CPD
- \*Enthusiasm and motivation to work at UHB
- \*Demonstrates the Trust values of Kind, Connected & Bold
- \*Car driver
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 6d
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Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic dietitian looking for an exciting, varied role within an acute hospital setting, we have both permanent and 12 month Fixed Term vacancies available
Whether you're newly qualified, finishing your degree, or looking for a new challenge this post will suit a dynamic band 5 Dietitian looking to experience a varied caseload within a supportive and friendly team.
We have job opportunities across teams who cover: Acute Medicine; Healthcare of Older People and Stroke; Surgery and Specialist Medicine which includes Infectious Disease and Respiratory. Each of these teams have Band 6's and Band 7's to be able to provide clinical supervision, support and guidance.
We are part of a large friendly department with opportunities to complete attachments in a number of specialist dietetic areas including oncology, renal, HIV, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, weight management and bariatrics, gastroenterology, paediatrics and community nutrition support.
Alongside the senior colleagues within our teams we also have a wealth of specialist dietetic staff across our department to be able to provide support as you build your clinical knowledge. All of our newly qualified starters are enrolled on our preceptorship programme and have a designated mentor. This ensures clinical and professional support is available as you start your dietetic career and we welcome you in
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