0965 - DietitianNHS

Job summary

Interview Date: 1st December 2026

Position 1 - 37.5 hours, Permanent

Position 2 - 30 hours, Fixed term until March 2028

Are you an existing band 5 Dietitian looking to develop/broaden your skills or a newly qualified band 5 Dietitian looking for a permanent post that will form an excellent start to your career? If so we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 1.0WTE full time permanent post and a 0.80 WTE fixed term post until March 2028 within our acute hospital Dietetic team.

Student Dietitians approaching the end of their training are welcome to apply, tailored employment options are available that will allow new graduates to commence in post as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner until HCPC registration is received.

You will benefit from the support of a small, friendly team of 17 Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and administration staff.

This post will provide an excellent grounding in general Dietetics and an opportunity to gain an insight into various specialties across the Trust, including; Stroke, Diabetes, Oncology, General medicine, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a service to adult inpatients and outpatients within Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with the support of a dedicated acute team. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience and training from specialist Dietitians and will receive shadowing experience in other specialist areas within the department, for example Surgery.

The post holder will be provided with regular clinical supervision and extensive CPD opportunities and excellent clerical support. The acute role will involve a variety of acute medical and orthopaedic wards as well as an outpatient general clinic at the hospital.

The department supports training to A, B and C placement dietetic students. The post holder will be expected to be involved in the clinical teaching and assessments of students on placement, and training will be provided.

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good time management skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

For further information and/or an informal chat, please contact Emily Mullen Spencer Team Lead Medical Dietitian on 01226 432606 or email: [email protected].

Please note this advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. Interviews will be in person only.

Job description

Job Description for Dietitian

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

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About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early