Specialist Dietitian in Derby inDerby PUBLISHED TUE 10 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata pa PERMANENT GOOD SALARY SPONSORSHIP POSSIBLE

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust rU5yL4Bu

Job description

We are looking for individuals who are committed to working within our dietetic services at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. The posts available will provide specialist care within our Community, Home Enteral Feeding, Stroke Rehabilitation and Bariatric services. The specific mix of these areas will be determined and offered based on candidate skills and preferences, and the roles will be based at our Derby sites - Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.

We are a socially inclusive department, committed to empowering staff, with a key emphasis on wellbeing and positive team culture.

Our community and home enteral feeding dietetic services offer high quality care to adult patients with a range of clinical conditions. We support care predominantly in the outpatient setting but also cover an element of inpatient work, within rehabilitation environments where a seamless transition, particularly for enterally fed patients is vital. We offer support to GP's and care homes and have close working relationships with many other healthcare professionals. We also offer home visits for our most vulnerable patients.

Our bariatric dietetic service provides the dietetic management of patients with morbid obesity referred for weight management and Bariatric surgery. We work interactively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team within a specialist Bariatric unit. The role will require you to provide nutritional counselling and support to patients in preparation for and following bariatric surgical procedures such as Sleeve gastrectomy, Roux en Y gastric bypass and one anastomosis gastric bypass.

The UHDB Dietetic team strongly encourages research and audit, and there will be opportunities to participate in both this and service development. There are also many opportunities for personal progression available, including leadership training.

We have an established training programme for student dietitians and apprenticeships with Coventry, Nottingham and Sheffield universities.

Closing date of applications: 24 June 2025

Interview date: 8 July 2025

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To work as a Specialist Dietitian in the UK, you will need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and interpersonal abilities. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills and qualifications you should have:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Degree in Dietetics: A recognized BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or an equivalent qualification is essential. This usually involves completing an accredited program that includes both theoretical and practical coursework.

2. Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): You must be registered with the HCPC to practice as a dietitian in the UK.

3. Postgraduate Qualifications: While not always mandatory, obtaining a Master’s degree or additional certifications in specialized areas (e.g., sports nutrition, pediatric dietetics) can enhance your expertise and job prospects.

Clinical Skills:

1. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and understand various dietary needs.

2. Care Planning: Skill in developing, implementing, and reviewing dietary care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

3. Clinical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of nutrition and dietetics related to specific health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, and others.

4. Evidence-based Practice: Knowledge of current research and guidelines in nutrition to provide evidence-based recommendations.

Interpersonal Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain nutritional concepts clearly to patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to build rapport with clients, understand their concerns, and support them in making dietary changes.

3. Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and psychologists.

Organizational Skills:

1. Time Management: Ability to manage your workload efficiently and prioritize tasks.

2. Documentation: Skill in maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, reports, and care plans.

Professional Development:

1. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest research, guidelines, and technologies in dietetics.

Technical Skills:

1. Nutritional Analysis Tools: Familiarity with software and tools used for dietary analysis and management.

2. Technology Competence: Ability to use electronic health records and telehealth platforms effectively.

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