Specialist Dietitian

Job Summary

Are you interested in a career in mental health dietetics helping patients with nutritional support needs? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic HCPC Registered Dietitian with good communication and team-working skills. You will be providing an excellent dietetic service via 1:1 assessments and group work on inpatient mental health wards for adults/older adults. This is conjunction with, working in a friendly team to provide dietetic advice to older adults in care homes. Ideally you will have some experience in mental health settings, but it is not compulsory, as support and training can be provided.

This is a great opportunity for you to further your career by joining our supportive team and continuing to develop within this role. The post provides an interesting variety of inpatient and community work, and is located in Calderdale (Halifax and surrounding areas), in West Yorkshire.

Please contact Helen Morgan on 07795 092675.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

You Will

Provide a Dietetic service to people admitted to mental health wards and also where required to a Mental Health Rehabilitation unit in Halifax.

Provide Dietetic assessments for older people living in the community under the Care Home Liaison Mental Health Team in Halifax.

Be fully involved in and supported by the MDT (medics, nursing, catering, AHPs), e.g. attending professionals meetings/ward rounds to enable the provision of the best holistic care for the service user. There is a strong MDT approach in both inpatient and community settings

Contribute to student training programme as one of our student placement supervisors, (shared role). Our service offers training for A, B and C placements, which receive excellent feedback

Have the opportunity to lead upon and contribute to audits and nutrition training for staff led by our Dietitians Network. This will help ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

There are Dietetic clinical supervision groups that can support you, and you will benefit from the professional leadership within our Dietitians Network. Our network has an emphasis on evidence-based and innovative practice.

The post is fully agile so a laptop/mobile phone will be provided for work use.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

06 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK2475A

Job locations

Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

To establish a clinical caseload within an agreed service area that is responsive to patient needs and Trust expectations.

To provide specialist nutrition assessment and care plans for service users .

To support the implementation of the Trust Food and Nutrition Policies.

To contribute in the update and implementation of service standards, policies and procedures.

To participate in the monitoring of service performance through regular audit.

To supervise and support junior colleagues.

To participate in training of dietetic students and health care professionals in specified areas of nutrition and dietetics.

To be actively involved in continuing professional development.

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Clinical

• To be responsible for the specialist assessment and care planning of the nutritional needs of service users.

2 To provide evidence based dietetic intervention and monitor outcome, working within the Health Professional Council (HPC) Standards of Conduct and British Dietetic Association (BDA) Professional Standards.

• To participate in the care programme approach, case conferences, MDT meetings and ward rounds. Providing specialist nutritional advice and appropriate nutrition care plans.
• To assess learning needs, barriers and educational ability of service users and carers in order to provide suitable nutrition education resources.
• To promote and participate in multi-disciplinary team working, to facilitate recovery and healthy lifestyle choices in independent or supported living settings.
• To participate in the development and evaluation of nutrition and dietetic resources ensuring that the information is current and consistent with the diverse needs of service users, carers and staff.
• To communicate with service users and carers using the most appropriate verbal and non-verbal methods, which respect their views, autonomy and culture.
• To seek service user/carer involvement in care planning and obtain feedback on service delivery.
• To contribute to the achievement of CQC Fundament Standards of Care.
• To maintain complete, accurate and defensible clinical records commensurate with the policies and standards of the Trust, Nutrition & Dietetic Service and Dietetic profession.
• To record daily activity using the Trusts IT network (RIO) maintaining Caldicott principles to ensure data security.
• To participate in clinical supervision at both uni and multi-professional level.
• To accompany the SOAD (Second Opinion Doctor) for purposes of mental health assessments and treatment, when requested.

For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Evidence of CPD & Professional Portfolio.

Desirable

• Accessing or willing to undertake Master Level Programme.
• Clinical Supervisory Skills.
• Management Training.

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience within various clinical settings & age groups relevant to the post.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently using own initiative.

Desirable

• Nutritional needs.
• Collaborative and partnership working.
• Health promotion and facilitating group sessions.
• Developing service user information leaflets and training resources.
• Supervision of dietetic students.
• Catering liaison.
• Working across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Able to travel Trustwide.
• Be able to perform light lifting of equipment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and PG qualification in Dietetics.
• HCPC registered Dietitian.

Desirable

• British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills.
• Assessment and care planning skills, including analysis of complex dietetic problems.
• Good decision making and negotiating skills.
• Ability to organise own time and caseload.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues relevant to dietetic practice.
• Ability to use and apply technology and a range of computer programs e.g. PowerPoint, DietPlan.

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
• Report writing.
• Audit and research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Member of British Dietetic Association.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good work attendance rate.
• Able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
• Able to work flexibly around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Desirable

• Innovative and self directing.
• Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Evidence of CPD & Professional Portfolio.

Desirable

• Accessing or willing to undertake Master Level Programme.
• Clinical Supervisory Skills.
• Management Training.

Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience within various clinical settings & age groups relevant to the post.
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently using own initiative.

Desirable

• Nutritional needs.
• Collaborative and partnership working.
• Health promotion and facilitating group sessions.
• Developing service user information leaflets and training resources.
• Supervision of dietetic students.
• Catering liaison.
• Working across the health community (inpatients and outpatients).

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Able to travel Trustwide.
• Be able to perform light lifting of equipment.

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics or degree and PG qualification in Dietetics.
• HCPC registered Dietitian.

Desirable

• British Dietetic Association Specialist Courses.

Special Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills.
• Assessment and care planning skills, including analysis of complex dietetic problems.
• Good decision making and negotiating skills.
• Ability to organise own time and caseload.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues relevant to dietetic practice.
• Ability to use and apply technology and a range of computer programs e.g. PowerPoint, DietPlan.

Desirable

• Presentation skills.
• Report writing.
• Audit and research.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Member of British Dietetic Association.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good work attendance rate.
• Able to work effectively to deadlines and time constraints.
• Able to work flexibly around working times and practices including evening and weekend work where necessary.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).

Desirable

• Innovative and self directing.
• Understands the needs of the client group within the wider community.

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 (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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR

United Kingdom

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Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR

United Kingdom

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