Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
12/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
20/02/2026
Number of hours: 0.8 wte (30 hours/week)
Our
large friendly Nutrition and Dietetic service consists of 4 adult teams and 1
childrens team which include many regional specialist services. Our
department employs Dietetic Assistants, Dietetic Associate Practitioners,
Apprentice Dietitians, Dietitians and Enteral Feeding Nurse Specialists. We
are part of the Adult Therapies Clinical Service Unit where our vision is to
empower staff to provide the best care for our patients, body, mind and soul.
The
Nutrition and Dietetic Department provides regular professional development
events, and hosts training to A, B and C placement students and apprentice
dietitians.
You
will be actively involved in the development, implementation and audit of
patient care practices as part of Clinical Governance.
The
post offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
as the clinical services evolve. As a department we are committed to
patient-centered care and welcome those who have had Behavioral Change
training.
Main duties of the job
You
will provide and oversee highly specialised oncology dietetic care to
inpatients and outpatients with a wide range of clinical conditions
(excluding those patients with Head & Neck Cancer) both at a local and
regional level. Clinical experience in oncology clinical pathways is
essential. The patient group includes complex oncology and Gastrointestinal
oncology with significant nutritional support needs this often includes
initiation and management of enteral feeding and support on discharge.
The
post-holder will also have operational responsibilities for the team,
supported and shared alongside the Band 7 Haematology Lead Dietitian, in
supervising junior staff members with caseload management and clinical
supervision. The post is pivotal in leading aspects of clinical training for
students, dietetic staff and other health care professionals working within
Oncology and complex artificial feeding. The post-holder will also be
actively involved in the development and implementation of guidelines and
audit of patient care practices as part of the service quality assurance
framework and will be expected to participate in dietetic working groups.
For
further information please contact:
Nicola
Scott (Haematology lead Dietitian) Tel 0113-2068165 or email nicola.scott15@nhs.net
About us
Our
Trust values are that we are patient-centred, empowered, collaborative, fair
and accountable. If your values match ours, we would love to hear from you.
We
have a strong focus on investing in the continued professional development of
our people to ensure that they can achieve their full potential.
We
lead the way in providing further training and career development
opportunities in every department and at every level of our organisation. We
have a culture where people take a real pride in their work, respect each
other and all work together to deliver the most exceptional standards of
patient care. We have a happy, productive work environment where everyone in
every role plays their own important part in our success.
Leeds
Teaching Hospital is one of the biggest in Europe and its General Infirmary
Site is in the heart of the city Centre.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
advanced, highly specialised dietetic care to patients at local and regional
level. This will include advice to patients and all healthcare staff. Provide
and lead aspects of clinical training of dietetic students. Support Clinical
dietetic Manager in co-ordinating activities of the team and providing
support and supervision to staff. Lead in research and audit within
specialised clinical area and disseminate findings.
The
post holder will:
3.1 Lead in a clinical specialist area.
3.2 Manage own caseload and supervise the
caseloads of the other dietetic staff.
3.3 Assist and support the Clinical
Dietetic Manager/line manager in the day to day management of the team of
dietitians and students.
3.4 Deliver and supervise training to
healthcare staff, dietitians and students at local and regional level, acting
as a resource in the specialist area.
3.5 Be a core member of the
multidisciplinary care team, liaising with other members of the team to
provide integrated dietetic care.
3.6 Initiate and co-ordinate research and
audit projects within specialised area and disseminate findings at conference
level.
3.7 Be an active member of the out of
hours service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
advanced, highly specialised dietetic care to patients at local and regional
level. This will include advice to patients and all healthcare staff. Provide
and lead aspects of clinical training of dietetic students. Support Clinical
dietetic Manager in co-ordinating activities of the team and providing
support and supervision to staff. Lead in research and audit within
specialised clinical area and disseminate findings.
The
post holder will:
3.1 Lead in a clinical specialist area.
3.2 Manage own caseload and supervise the
caseloads of the other dietetic staff.
3.3 Assist and support the Clinical
Dietetic Manager/line manager in the day to day management of the team of
dietitians and students.
3.4 Deliver and supervise training to
healthcare staff, dietitians and students at local and regional level, acting
as a resource in the specialist area.
3.5 Be a core member of the
multidisciplinary care team, liaising with other members of the team to
provide integrated dietetic care.
3.6 Initiate and co-ordinate research and
audit projects within specialised area and disseminate findings at conference
level.
3.7 Be an active member of the out of
hours service.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work within and manage a team, demonstrate time management skills and initiative.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate staff and patients
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Confident and caring approach
Desirable
- Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
- Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of providing clinical supervision
- Attendance at Clinical Supervisory skills course or equivalent
- Leadership skills training
- Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change Training
- Advanced communication skills training
- Attendance at nationally recognised clinical training course for oncology and complex artificial feeding/nutrition support (e.g PENG clinical update)
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
- Evidence of relevant masters level qualifications or equivalent experience
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute healthcare setting
- Involvement in Specialist Dietetic care within Oncology and Enteral feeding
- Understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
- Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work within and manage a team, demonstrate time management skills and initiative.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate staff and patients
- Committed to personal and professional development
- Confident and caring approach
Desirable
- Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
- Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Evidence of providing clinical supervision
- Attendance at Clinical Supervisory skills course or equivalent
- Leadership skills training
- Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change Training
- Advanced communication skills training
- Attendance at nationally recognised clinical training course for oncology and complex artificial feeding/nutrition support (e.g PENG clinical update)
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent.
- Evidence of relevant masters level qualifications or equivalent experience
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute healthcare setting
- Involvement in Specialist Dietetic care within Oncology and Enteral feeding
- Understanding of clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement
Desirable
- Experience of working as a dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
- Demonstration of supervisory skills (staff/ student/ Preceptor supervision)
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
