Specialist Dietitian

Job summary

Join our Acute Inpatient Dietetic Team as a Specialist Dietitian and develop your clinical expertise within a supportive, innovative and forward-thinking service where your contribution is valued from day one.

We are passionate about supporting our staff to succeed. You will benefit from a comprehensive preceptorship programme, regular clinical supervision and access to a wide range of continuing professional development opportunities designed to enhance your skills, confidence and career progression.

As part of a proactive and collaborative department, you will have opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement and digital innovation initiatives, helping to shape and deliver high-quality patient care across the Trust.

Find out more about our team by following us on Instagram at cddftdietitians and on X (formerly Twitter) at @CDDFTDietitian.

County Durham offers an outstanding quality of life, with easy access to beautiful countryside, stunning coastline and vibrant towns and cities. Excellent road and rail connections provide convenient travel to Newcastle, York and beyond, while both Newcastle International Airport and Teesside International Airport offer easy access to national and international destinations.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills and gain experience across a diverse range of acute inpatient specialties while delivering high-quality, patient-centred dietetic care. Based primarily at Darlington Memorial Hospital, you will join a friendly, supportive and experienced team that is committed to helping you develop and succeed. There will also be opportunities to work across other County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust sites, including University Hospital of North Durham and Bishop Auckland Hospital, providing valuable exposure to a broad range of clinical areas and patient groups. The role may also offer experience within general outpatient dietetic clinics, further enhancing the variety and development opportunities available.

Our Nutrition and Dietetic Service is a large and dynamic department encompassing specialist teams in acute care, bariatrics, primary care, adult and paediatric diabetes, home enteral feeding and paediatrics. You will work closely with an established network of Band 5, 6 and 7 Dietitians, supported by Dietetic Assistants and a dedicated administration team. This collaborative environment provides excellent peer support, opportunities for shared learning and access to a wealth of clinical expertise, enabling you to develop your skills, build confidence and progress your career.

About us

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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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