Graduate Dietitian Band 5

Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for Dietitians who are either currently registered or imminently awaiting HCPC registration to work at one of the countries largest acute teaching Trusts. Applicants who are due to graduate are also welcome to apply.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who want to consolidate and improve their clinical and communication skills. We are committed to your professional and personal development. The Trust has a dynamic Preceptorship Programme for all AHPs and we have an in house service CPD Programme as well.

You will be part of a large, dynamic and friendly Dietetic and Nutrition team- you may be based at either the Glenfield Hospital or Leicester Royal Infirmary any may have the opportunity also to work at the Leicester General Hospital. We have free hospital transport to allow you to do so.

You will cover a variety of different acute inpatient wards/units (acute medicine, general medicine, infection diseases, diabetes, spinal surgery, gynaecology surgery, urology surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, cardiorespiratory, thoracic, vascular and care of the elderly).

Main duties of the job
You will also have the opportunity to undertake outpatient clinics, structured patient education sessions and healthcare professional training. There will also be the opportunity to develop patient information resources and have involvement with our social media platforms.

You will also have the chance to work with Senior and Senior Specialist Dietitians as part of work shadowing or undertake an attachment in specialist areas of dietetic practice eg gastroenterology medicine, critical care, surgery, cancer care.

We are one of the largest teaching hospitals in the country; with over 70 staff including Dietitians, Nutrition Nurses, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, Dietetic Assistants, and support team staff. We are a multicultural, supportive, experienced and forward-thinking team, and we would love you to work with us.

Other Benefits

• Working days are Monday to Friday, flexible working hours
• Bank Holidays are non-working days
• Supportive line manager
• Dedicated Preceptor
• Structured bespoke CPD sessions
• Work within a friendly, supportive adult dietetic team
• Internal and external study leave opportunities to support professional development
• Student clinical placements after training
• Excellent staff retention with promotion with career progression opportunities
• The Trust is focused on staff wellbeing, wellbeing workshops/counselling available for all staff

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence. And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team.

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities
To ensure that appropriate and best practice / evidence-based advice on nutrition and dietetic issues is available to patients, clients and health professionals within the remit of the post holders duties.

To develop nutrition and diet literature and resources and ensure this is non biased and evidence based /best practice as part of the Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Professional Network.

Ability to utilise communication and education skills to educate patient with disabilities (e.g. profound communication problems, learning disabilities) who may have barriers to understanding diet therapy.

To maintain and demonstrate a personal development plan to ensure continued professional development.

To demonstrate responsibility for managing workload and meeting targets.

Person Specification
Qualifications/Training

• A four year Undergraduate or a two year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or Similar
• UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Professions Council or pending and due to be registered

Experience

• Experience of working with the public in a face to face role
• Experience of working in a caring enviroment
• Experience of giving standard food, nutrition and diet advice
• Has gained experience of different ways of caseload and workload management when delivering services
• Has experience and appropriate level of skill to communicate with individuals handling difficult questions and using empathy and listening skills

Communication and relationship skills

• Has gained some experience of working with groups and individuals in practice placement and can give examples of this, including preparation, delivery and evaluation of sessions
• Is able to report back on work undertaken and work within own limitations and proactively seek out clinical supervision
• Aware of equality and valuing diversity principles, and is able to give an example of this related to own professional practice and in supervision of others
• Is aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice
• Is able to work as part of team and appreciates what this involves and the need to work with a variety of disciplines to optimise patient care
• Is able to give examples of own involvement of working as part of a team as a studen

Communication and relationship skills (Desirable)

• Can demonstrate self-motivation
• Can use different approaches to communication with a wide variety of patients, both as individuals and in groups and with the public

Physical skills

• Has basic computer literacy
• Mobility - has ability to weigh patients and lift and carry equipment e.g. feeding pumps
• Ability to undertake light physical effort in order to work in a range of healthcare settings (wards, outpatients, day case venues)

Physical skills (Desirable)

• Is enthusiastic about own involvement in pre-registration training of dietitians and has an understanding of the role a newly qualified dietitian can take in this

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Is able to use analytical and problem solving skills to apply to own practice and planning a work programme

Analytical and Judgement skills (Desirable)

• Can demonstrate an enthusiastic response and commitment to the post and the profession

Planning and organisation skills

• Can demonstrate abilities in organisational skills, time management, setting priorities and managing a workload/caseload and is flexible in approach

Planning and organisation skills (Desirable)

• Has experience of approaches to motivating behavioural change in individuals and group

Equality and Diversity

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Details
Date posted: 27 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 358-8024724-CSI
Job locations: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital with cross site working at Leicester General Hospital, Havelock street, Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
Speciality Clinical Lead: Moira Dawson
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