Acute Dietitian

Closing date: 16 August 2026

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team, covering a period of maternity leave. This is a generalist postproviding a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service in the acute setting including in-patient visits and out-patient clinics within available resources.

To assist in the training and education of nursing staff, student nurses and dietetic students.

To work effectively as part of the Nutrition and Dietetic Team in Darent Valley Hospital under the guidance of the Acute Dietetic Team leader and Head of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Main duties of the job

• To hold own patient caseload working on a day to day basis under the management of the Acute Dietetic team Leader or senior colleagues
• To observe relevant care protocols and commence treatment where possible with the patients understanding and consent
• To respond to referrals from wards and answer queries from colleagues and patients, giving specialist advice on nutrition and dietetics within the limits of experience and knowledge
• To assess nutritional intake, diet and nutritional requirements, formulating a nutritional treatment plan for each patient and reviewing as needed
• To make assessments using a variety of sources of information and to provide results of assessment to patients, nurses, doctors and other colleagues in verbal and written formats
• To be responsible for up to 4 out-patient clinics per month in Darent Valley Hospital and to provide cover for other clinics as necessary in the Hospital/Community environment
• To maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involving relatives, carers and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programmes

About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year incl HCAS per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 252-8142915-A
Job locations: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• General responsibilities
• Clinical Responsibilities
• Managerial responsibilities
• Professional responsibilities
• Education and development responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.

Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-graduate Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• BDA membership
• Membership of a BDA Interest Group

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision but with senior staff guidance
• Able to plan workload and supervise assistants and students
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• Basic I.T. skills
• Able to plan and deliver workloads to support requirements of the post

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical audit
• Ability to teach effectively
• Awareness of developments in the NHS

Experience
Essential

• Use of protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions from Student experience
• Evidence of awareness for need for professional development and responsibility

Desirable

• A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Acute Team Lead Jess Feldon-Walker
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