Dietitian | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health Foundation Trust has an exciting vacancy for a Band 5 Dietitian to join our acute team at Frimley Park Hospital on a fixed-term contract until September 2026. The hours are 35.25 per week over 5 days, with the potential to increase to full time (37.5 hours per week). The caseload will include allocated core wards within the hospital and an outpatient clinic.

This post is part of a Band 5 structured learning programme. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop knowledge in specialist dietetic areas such as gastroenterology and surgery. The post holder will contribute to student training and the training of other healthcare professionals, providing opportunities to develop teaching and presentation skills.

This vacancy is open to newly qualified applicants or those in the final stages of completing their qualifications and awaiting HCPC registration. At our trust, we offer a preceptorship program to support staff transitioning into the NHS, providing mentorship and support during your first year at Frimley Health.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for managing a designated clinical caseload and completing related paperwork.
2. Assist in supervising dietetic assistants and student Dietitians.
3. Contribute to the development, efficiency, and safety of the dietetic department.
4. Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and departmental activities.
5. Be flexible to meet increased service capacity when required.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer, awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We offer extensive development opportunities, including professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training.

We value work-life balance, supporting flexible working patterns to meet individual and service needs. We encourage applications from those seeking flexible working arrangements.

This role involves managing a clinical caseload and associated paperwork. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

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