Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Dietitian The closing date is 19 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietitian to join our team based at the Worcester Royal Hospital Hospital, but with opportunity to provide cover at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch when required.
Band 5 dietitian 37.5 hours per week, flexible working considered, fixed term 12 months to cover maternity leave.
We are a forward thinking and proactive Dietetic department of 22 dietitians working within specialty teams.
We can offer you a friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support, and regular clinical supervision.
The Department is approved for student placements A, B and C. All staff actively participate in student training.
We are committed to your personal development, well-being, and CPD.
As a department we have regular specialty and team meetings with a focus on quality improvement and maintaining CPD.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
To manage an inpatient caseload, using evidence-based, patient centred principles to assess plan implement and evaluate dietary interventions for a range of medical conditions.
To run a weekly dietitian led outpatient clinic and contribute to a monthly group session educating patients recently diagnosed with Coeliac Disease.
To gain experience and develop skills and knowledge in various clinical areas.
To undertake nutritional assessments taking into consideration biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and dietary intake.
To plan and prioritise own clinical caseload and that of dietetic students and support staff.
About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job responsibilities WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports to:
General Team Leader
The post involves lone working when patients are seen, for privacy reasons in an outpatient consultation room and when alone in the Department office.
Job Purpose:
To manage a caseload of patients offering evidence-based dietetic advice and/or patient centred principles within designated ward areas and in out‑patient clinics.
To provide dietetic intervention to patients on a wide range of therapeutic diets in a timely way by working as a member of the dietetic team and other health care professionals.
To take responsibility for prioritising and managing workload, seeking guidance from senior staff whenever required.
To train and update healthcare professionals on nutrition‑related topics.
To contribute to the Therapy Clinical Governance agenda to further improve the quality of the service.
To provide dietetic advice to patients at 3 hospital sites, including group education sessions to help deliver a responsive dietetic service provision.
Key Duties:
Clinical
To function as an autonomous practitioner, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines when providing expert advice to patients on therapeutic diets.
To use clinical judgement and analyse the patient's personal circumstances before formulating a dietary care plan.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and organise this effectively.
To prioritise caseload of inpatients and outpatient referrals received to ensure timely dietetic intervention.
To advise patients in individual consultations on therapeutic diets in Outpatient clinics or via telephone and to inform referrer in writing of dietetic intervention.
To liaise with catering department regarding special dietary requirements.
To involve patients in decision making for their treatment on wards and in outpatient clinics; to inform referrer in writing of dietetic intervention.
To formulate and update diet sheets on specific topics to ensure information is evidence‑based.
To advise patients in group education sessions.
To coordinate a safe and effective discharge/transfer of patients from hospital.
To attend Departmental meetings and participate in on‑going development of the service.
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Communications
To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients carers and relatives regarding the dietetic component of patient care.
To maintain accurate documentation on‑going patient care, including phone contacts in accordance with professional standards.
To communicate with healthcare professionals in implementing Trust‑wide nutrition related policies.
To work with healthcare professionals to help improve dietetic care and patient experience.
To use computer skills to produce and retrieve clinical information, to communicate to colleagues and for presentations.
Education and Training
To maintain own clinical professional development.
To be appraised annually and agree objectives for the year and a personal development plan taking into account personal objectives.
To participate in student training programmes in the Department following attendance on a clinical supervisory skills course.
To contribute to multidisciplinary training programmes linked to nutrition in the Trust.
To participate in clinical supervision.
Organisation and Management
To assist teams with day‑to‑day planning and delivery of patient caseload.
To contribute to the pro‑active monitoring and review of the Nutrition & Dietetics service.
Governance
Clinical:
To contribute to the implementation of Clinical Governance in the Department.
To carry out clinical audit and present results to promote evidence‑based practice.
Non Clinical
To implement Health & Safety in the workplace by maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times.
To act immediately to rectify unsafe practices.
To report adverse incidents to staff, patients or any other person according to Trust policy.
To attend mandatory training ensuring there is adequate cover for clinical work.
To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and other statutory requirements such as Infection Control, safeguarding procedures.
Professional
To maintain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, adhering to the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics.
To maintain own competency to practice through CPD activities.
To work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of conduct.
To maintain a professional attitude at all times promoting the role of the Dietitian in the best interest of the patients and profession.
To be legally and professionally accountable for all aspects of own work.
To undertake any other duties which are applicable to the grade of the post that are considered appropriate by the Dietetic Manager.
Person Specification Qualifications
Degree / Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualifications in Dietetics Registered Dietitian recognised by the HCPC
Member of the British Dietetic Association
Skills / Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to assess individuals with complex medical problems and plan their dietetic care.
Able to act on own initiative
Personal Qualities
Able to work independently
Able to recognise own professional limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Experience
Evidence of successful completion of clinical placement or clinical experience in the NHS.
Able to demonstrate experience in an NHS acute hospital setting. Experience in adult nutrition support including oral and enteral nutrition support
Experience of running group patient education settings.
Experience of nutrition screening (e.g. MUST)
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.
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Dietitian The closing date is 19 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietitian to join our team based at the Worcester Royal Hospital Hospital, but with opportunity to provide cover at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch when required.
Band 5 dietitian 37.5 hours per week, flexible working considered, fixed term 12 months to cover maternity leave.
We are a forward thinking and proactive Dietetic department of 22 dietitians working within specialty teams.
We can offer you a friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support, and regular clinical supervision.
The Department is approved for student placements A, B and C. All staff actively participate in student training.
We are committed to your personal development, well-being, and CPD.
As a department we have regular specialty and team meetings with a focus on quality improvement and maintaining CPD.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
To manage an inpatient caseload, using evidence-based, patient centred principles to assess plan implement and evaluate dietary interventions for a range of medical conditions.
To run a weekly dietitian led outpatient clinic and contribute to a monthly group session educating patients recently diagnosed with Coeliac Disease.
To gain experience and develop skills and knowledge in various clinical areas.
To undertake nutritional assessments taking into consideration biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and dietary intake.
To plan and prioritise own clinical caseload and that of dietetic students and support staff.
About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in SupportingInformation section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job responsibilities WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reports to:
General Team Leader
The post involves lone working when patients are seen, for privacy reasons in an outpatient consultation room and when alone in the Department office.
Job Purpose:
To manage a caseload of patients offering evidence-based dietetic advice and/or patient centred principles within designated ward areas and in out‑patient clinics.
To provide dietetic intervention to patients on a wide range of therapeutic diets in a timely way by working as a member of the dietetic team and other health care professionals.
To take responsibility for prioritising and managing workload, seeking guidance from senior staff whenever required.
To train and update healthcare professionals on nutrition‑related topics.
To contribute to the Therapy Clinical Governance agenda to further improve the quality of the service.
To provide dietetic advice to patients at 3 hospital sites, including group education sessions to help deliver a responsive dietetic service provision.
Key Duties:
Clinical
To function as an autonomous practitioner, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines when providing expert advice to patients on therapeutic diets.
To use clinical judgement and analyse the patient's personal circumstances before formulating a dietary care plan.
To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients and organise this effectively.
To prioritise caseload of inpatients and outpatient referrals received to ensure timely dietetic intervention.
To advise patients in individual consultations on therapeutic diets in Outpatient clinics or via telephone and to inform referrer in writing of dietetic intervention.
To liaise with catering department regarding special dietary requirements.
To involve patients in decision making for their treatment on wards and in outpatient clinics; to inform referrer in writing of dietetic intervention.
To formulate and update diet sheets on specific topics to ensure information is evidence‑based.
To advise patients in group education sessions.
To coordinate a safe and effective discharge/transfer of patients from hospital.
To attend Departmental meetings and participate in on‑going development of the service.
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Communications
To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients carers and relatives regarding the dietetic component of patient care.
To maintain accurate documentation on‑going patient care, including phone contacts in accordance with professional standards.
To communicate with healthcare professionals in implementing Trust‑wide nutrition related policies.
To work with healthcare professionals to help improve dietetic care and patient experience.
To use computer skills to produce and retrieve clinical information, to communicate to colleagues and for presentations.
Education and Training
To maintain own clinical professional development.
To be appraised annually and agree objectives for the year and a personal development plan taking into account personal objectives.
To participate in student training programmes in the Department following attendance on a clinical supervisory skills course.
To contribute to multidisciplinary training programmes linked to nutrition in the Trust.
To participate in clinical supervision.
Organisation and Management
To assist teams with day‑to‑day planning and delivery of patient caseload.
To contribute to the pro‑active monitoring and review of the Nutrition & Dietetics service.
Governance
Clinical:
To contribute to the implementation of Clinical Governance in the Department.
To carry out clinical audit and present results to promote evidence‑based practice.
Non Clinical
To implement Health & Safety in the workplace by maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors at all times.
To act immediately to rectify unsafe practices.
To report adverse incidents to staff, patients or any other person according to Trust policy.
To attend mandatory training ensuring there is adequate cover for clinical work.
To adhere to all Trust and departmental policies and other statutory requirements such as Infection Control, safeguarding procedures.
Professional
To maintain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, adhering to the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics.
To maintain own competency to practice through CPD activities.
To work within the British Dietetic Association (BDA) code of conduct.
To maintain a professional attitude at all times promoting the role of the Dietitian in the best interest of the patients and profession.
To be legally and professionally accountable for all aspects of own work.
To undertake any other duties which are applicable to the grade of the post that are considered appropriate by the Dietetic Manager.
Person Specification Qualifications
Degree / Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent qualifications in Dietetics Registered Dietitian recognised by the HCPC
Member of the British Dietetic Association
Skills / Knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to assess individuals with complex medical problems and plan their dietetic care.
Able to act on own initiative
Personal Qualities
Able to work independently
Able to recognise own professional limitations and know when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Experience
Evidence of successful completion of clinical placement or clinical experience in the NHS.
Able to demonstrate experience in an NHS acute hospital setting. Experience in adult nutrition support including oral and enteral nutrition support
Experience of running group patient education settings.
Experience of nutrition screening (e.g. MUST)
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.
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