1641 - Senior Dietitian in Barnsley

An exciting opportunity has arisen for anenthusiastic and motivated dietitian looking to work within the acute adultteam at Barnsley Hospital. We welcome applications from band 6 Dietitians, orfrom established band 5 Dietitians who are ready to step up to a more seniorlevel.

This fixed term post provides the opportunity towork within specialist areas including gastroenterology and surgery, workingclosely with the Medical and Surgical Team Lead Dietitians and other SpecialistBand 6 Dietitians. You will also be able to develop and take part in staffteaching and training, audits and evaluations and maintain your continuousprofessional development. The post includes providing support for our band 5dietitians and our dietetic assistant practitioners . There will be opportunityto conduct and manage an exciting anddynamic outpatient clinic providing care to outpatients with varied nutritionalconcerns ranging from IBS to nutrition support.

You will be anintegral part of our friendly Dietetic Department and have excellent supportfrom the wider Dietetic Team which includes Dietetic Assistant Practitionersand a dedicated Administration Team. You will have the opportunity to supervisestudent dietitians on their placements and support junior members of your teamin their training and development. We are a proactive department where personalcontinuing development is promoted, therefore attendance on study days isoffered in line with identified learning needs.

Main duties of the job

The interview date for this role is 8th September 2025.

To provide specialist dietetic advice for patients who may requirecomplex dietetic intervention and to monitor and adapt their treatmentaccordingly in an inpatient/outpatient setting.

Work effectively as part of the MDT and alongside other AlliedHealth Professionals, Medical and Nursing Staff

To regularly undertake audits and surveys of own practice/dieteticservice

To provide a key role in service development and service changes,including policy development and proposal of new specialist services.

Provide regular supervision for Band 5dietitians within the acute team

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good time management skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

For further information and/or an informal chat, please contact Emily Mullen Spencer (Medical Team Lead Dietitian) on 01226 432606 or email: emily.mullenspencer@nhs.net

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024\'s survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Evidence of other post-registration education and training, e.g. PENG
• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Behaviour Change Skills Training Courses

Skills and Abilities

• Plan and prioritise patient work load and operational workload. Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Assessment and analysis of complex dietetic problems. Develop appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt dietetic treatment as required.
• Able to plan, deliver and evaluate training/education programmes to student dietitians, students from other disciplines and a variety of NHS and non-NHS staff groups.
• Skilled in behavioural change and counselling techniques.
• Able to work independently and on own initiative

Experience

• Significant clinical post-registration dietetic experience, including specific experience of working in the acute hospital setting.
• Experience of complex nutrition support practices, including enteral and parenteral nutrition practices.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team/agency working.
• Commitment to delivering dietetic student training.
• Attended Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
• Experience of training student dietitians

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of health and safety
• Knowledge of confidentiality.

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.