Job summary
The University Hospitals of North Midlands, Royal Stoke site is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic dietitian to work within the acute adult dietetic team. This position has become available as the current post holder has been promoted into a specialist role This post would suit a newly registered dietitian or a dietitian who wishes to experience working in a busy acute teaching hospital with a wide range of specialties. Our band 5 positions rotate through medicine, surgery and older adults, working within specialist dietetic teams. Our preceptorship programme offers the opportunity to explore other specialties including dysphagia, bariatrics, gastroenterology, hepatology, oncology and catering shadowing our specialist dietitians.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have an inpatient and outpatient caseload working closely with a well-established dietetic team which comprises of 65 dietitians and dietetic assistants in a wide range of dietetic services and specialties in one of the UK's largest Acute Hospital Trusts. The dietitians work in collaboration with nurses, caterers and Speech and Language therapists to deliver dietetic care to patients in a busy acute environment. Best nutritional practice is embedded into the UHNM 2025 vision
You will develop and take part in staff teaching, student training and support the team in audit and service developments including the Trust's well established Care Excellence Framework which supports best nutritional practices across our sites. This post is ideal for a dietitian wishing to develop their skills; there is a good track record of introducing our dietitians to specialities and supporting career aspirations.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full-time, part-time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
205-7053912-A
Job locations
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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