Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-NQ011025
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CS Dietetics Adults
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Newly Qualified Rotational Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Are you a new or recently qualified Dietitian or a final year dietetic student looking to secure a varied Band 5 post in a large dietetic department? We are looking for Band 5 dietitians to join our Band 5 rotation programme which covers both the acute hospital setting and provides community experience. This well established rotational programme is highly regarded for providing a great depth and breadth of dietetic experience and receives very positive feedback from previous postholders. If you wish to work in a department where there is a great band 5 education programme and fabulous and varied opportunities for development and progression then this is the job for you!
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The successful applicants will join one of our seven rotations which currently cover medicine, surgery, stroke, trauma and orthopaedics / cardiothoracic, community hospitals and prescribing support. Each rotation is for 6 months and is designed in a specific order to give a broad range of experience and knowledge.
You will:
- Manage a designated caseload in each rotation, supervised by a senior colleague
- Deliver general outpatient clinics and group education sessions as required
- Deliver projects, audits and training specific to each rotation
- Be involved with dietetic student training, after a settling in period and following relevant training
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We know that you will not be very experienced and we can give you the necessary skills and education to work in each clinical area. In return we require:
• A proactive, enthusiastic dietitian who is willing to work hard and embrace every rotation
• Someone who is happy to work independently but who also works well as part of a large dietetic and multidisciplinary team
• A Dietitian who is confident in communicating in a variety of settings and with people from all backgrounds
• A Dietitian who is willing to use their initiative but who is also able to seek advice and support whenever they require it
• A Dietitian with recent UK NHS dietetic experience either as a student or qualified dietitian
• The community rotations involve travel across Hampshire so being a car driver with a full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be beneficial
Our service operates during core hours, Monday to Friday. Occasional work outside of core hours is required with prior notice.
Applications from people from diverse backgrounds are particularly welcomed. We are family friendly so flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in nutrition and dietetics
- Registered RD with HCPC registration or in process of applying for registration
- Demonstration of appropriate dietetic skills and knowledge at foundation level
- Evidence of commitment to relevant ongoing training/development
- English literacy skills at GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Member of BDA
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Recent experience in clinical dietetic post or placement
- Understanding of the dietitians role within acute and community setting
- Experience of multiprofessional team working
- IT and keyboard skills e.g. Microsoft word and dietary analysis
Desirable criteria
- Experience of presentations/public speaking
- Experience of project planning and /audit
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Ability to cope with unpredictable events and varying workload pressures
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload within agreed boundaries
- Ability to communicate confidently at a variety of levels e.g. with patients and senior medical staff
- High standard of literacy and numeracy
- Works well alone as well as part of a team
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Ability to handle difficult situations in a tactful and sensitive manner
- Ability to develop a rapport with patients, families and MDT members
Special requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- Ability to cover out of hours commitments as required
Desirable criteria
- Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary home visits
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Ashbolt
- Job title
- Community Lead for Dietetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381202954
- Additional information
Bethan Jenkins
02381206072
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