Job summary
We are delighted to be looking to appoint a 0.6 WTE Band 5/6 Specialist Dietitian (depending on experience), to work at Newcastle Hospitals within renal services. Working within the regional renal unit and transplant centre for the north east of England. We will be appointing at a band 6 or band 5 depending on experience. The progression from a band 5 to band 6 will be pending successful completion of competencies within an 18 month period.
This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your dietetic experience within a specialist area working within the already established multidisciplinary team. This includes both inpatient and outpatient work with the chance to be involved with service development and to gain experience in general nephrology, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplant surgery and critical care.
The renal dietetics team is part of Newcastle Nutrition, an enthusiastic and committed dietetic organisation, and benefits from excellent support from specialist colleagues within many disciplines. You should have already gained post-registration dietetic experience across a range of areas in an acute hospital setting. Experience of working with renal patients is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
- Interview Date: 5th December 2025
- 22 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The renal dietitians enjoy a high profile within the renal directorate, with excellent MDT relationships and support. They work to provide a high quality service to renal patients and are actively involved in research and development at local and national level. To deliver this service, some occasional working outside of normal hours may be required. The department is part of Newcastle Nutrition, an enthusiastic and committed dietetic organisation, and benefits from excellent support.
The post holder will be required to
- Deliver a high quality dietetic service to patients within the renal service
- Take part in student training and supervision
- Contribute to research and audit
- Work effectively as part of the MDT
You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated and will:
- Have a broad knowledge of general dietetics
- Be able to demonstrate ongoing CPD and have evidence of developing practice.
- Be able to support colleagues and take responsibility for the clinical supervision of junior staff and students.
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be able to maintain good relationships with colleagues and the wider the MDT
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for main responsibilities for this post and any additional information that may be required
Band 5
- Deliver a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service to patients at hospital sites or in the community.
- Provide dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting.
- Act as a source of expertise in nutrition support and dietetics to patients, consultant medical staff, other health care professionals, carers and relatives.
- Deliver education and training to other healthcare staff and to patient groups.
- Participate in team, multi-disciplinary audit and research.
Band 6
- Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community. See appendix for in depth job details
- Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-specialty areas. This may include supplementary prescribing
- Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support/education and dietetics to patients, medical staff, health care professionals, relatives, carers and all relevant agencies.
- Provides expertise to Nutrition Teams and works in other multidisciplinary teams.
- Delivers education and training at all levels.
- Participates in team and multi-disciplinary evaluation, audit and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for main responsibilities for this post and any additional information that may be required
Band 5
- Deliver a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service to patients at hospital sites or in the community.
- Provide dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting.
- Act as a source of expertise in nutrition support and dietetics to patients, consultant medical staff, other health care professionals, carers and relatives.
- Deliver education and training to other healthcare staff and to patient groups.
- Participate in team, multi-disciplinary audit and research.
Band 6
- Delivers a comprehensive and effective clinical nutrition and dietetic service in acute hospital services in the specialist area/s or in the community. See appendix for in depth job details
- Provides specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management in the clinical setting and in one or more sub-specialty areas. This may include supplementary prescribing
- Acts as a source of expertise in nutrition support/education and dietetics to patients, medical staff, health care professionals, relatives, carers and all relevant agencies.
- Provides expertise to Nutrition Teams and works in other multidisciplinary teams.
- Delivers education and training at all levels.
- Participates in team and multi-disciplinary evaluation, audit and research.
Person Specification
Band 5
Essential
- Health Professions Council Registered Dietitian
- Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Knowledge of and experience in areas of general dietetics such as nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, in a range of clinical areas as evidenced via clinical placements or previous dietetic employment. Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence of developing knowledge in order to provide cover for specialist dietitians without supervision.
- Understands professional standards and Code of Conduct as set out by the Health Professions Council.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Insight into specialist areas of dietetics
- Experience of NHS/social care settings
- Proficient use of Electronic Patient Records
- Clinical Supervisory skills training
Band 6
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Dietitian.
- Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Evidence of specialist training through short courses or a validated qualification in one of more specialist areas of dietetics e.g. nutrition support, paediatrics, home enteral feeding, supplementary Prescriber (Non-medical prescribing course V300)
- UK Valid Driving Licence.
- Post registration employment in general clinical dietetics.
- Evidence of participation in and contribution to audits
- Evidence in CPD
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course and/or Teaching Certificate
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Basic training in counselling and/or motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Basic Food Hygiene.
- Experience in student training
- Experience of working with wider multidisciplinary team towards a shared purpose/goal
- Proficient use of Electronic Patient Records
Person Specification
Band 5
Essential
- Health Professions Council Registered Dietitian
- Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Knowledge of and experience in areas of general dietetics such as nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, in a range of clinical areas as evidenced via clinical placements or previous dietetic employment. Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Evidence of developing knowledge in order to provide cover for specialist dietitians without supervision.
- Understands professional standards and Code of Conduct as set out by the Health Professions Council.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Good interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Insight into specialist areas of dietetics
- Experience of NHS/social care settings
- Proficient use of Electronic Patient Records
- Clinical Supervisory skills training
Band 6
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Dietitian.
- Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition Degree plus Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- Evidence of specialist training through short courses or a validated qualification in one of more specialist areas of dietetics e.g. nutrition support, paediatrics, home enteral feeding, supplementary Prescriber (Non-medical prescribing course V300)
- UK Valid Driving Licence.
- Post registration employment in general clinical dietetics.
- Evidence of participation in and contribution to audits
- Evidence in CPD
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course and/or Teaching Certificate
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Basic training in counselling and/or motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Basic Food Hygiene.
- Experience in student training
- Experience of working with wider multidisciplinary team towards a shared purpose/goal
- Proficient use of Electronic Patient Records
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
