Dietitian
at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident EmployerAn opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our friendly and dynamic team at The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We have rotational posts based across our 3 hospital bases. Our service covers the 2 main hospital sites - the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton and The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, in addition to our community services across the Redcar and Cleveland community locality and the Hambleton & Richmond community locality.
Main duties of the job
The acute rotations include experience within specialities such as stroke, neurology, cardiology, general and respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, older people's medicine and spinal injuries.
The community rotations include nutritional support, diabetes, enteral feeding, gastroenterology and paediatrics in community clinics, community wards and care homes. You will be involved in the delivery of group education sessions to patients and their carers.
The postholder will also be regularly involved in the education of other health care professionals, care home staff and support workers.
You will be given supervision and support from experienced Dietitians to enable you to develop your skills and gain experience in specialist areas. You will undertake a one year preceptorship programme.
We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service developments, with opportunities for CPD along the way.
After a period of 6 months, and following clinical supervisory skills training, you would be fully involved in the training of student Dietitians.
Due to the nature of some of the rotations you will need to be able to travel across the South Tees and Hambleton and Richmondshire localities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CN-8282108
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Rd
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards
- To demonstrate analytical skills and judgment
Desirable
- Evidence of audit
- Membership of: British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Skills in the use of SystmOne or another electronic patient record
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- To hold a Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- To be registered as a Dietitian and fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Access to transport for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role
Desirable
- Behaviour change training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates experience across a variety of clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of training/working in NHS environment
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards
- To demonstrate analytical skills and judgment
Desirable
- Evidence of audit
- Membership of: British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Skills in the use of SystmOne or another electronic patient record
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- To hold a Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- To be registered as a Dietitian and fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Access to transport for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role
Desirable
- Behaviour change training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates experience across a variety of clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of training/working in NHS environment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Rd
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Rd
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards
- To demonstrate analytical skills and judgment
Desirable
- Evidence of audit
- Membership of: British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Skills in the use of SystmOne or another electronic patient record
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- To hold a Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- To be registered as a Dietitian and fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Access to transport for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role
Desirable
- Behaviour change training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates experience across a variety of clinical areas
Desirable
- Experience of training/working in NHS environment
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