Job summary
Interview Date: 1st December 2026

Position 1 - 37.5 hours, Permanent
Position 2 - 30 hours, Fixed term until March 2028

Are you an existing band 5 Dietitian looking to develop/broaden your skills or a newly qualified band 5 Dietitian looking for a permanent post that will form an excellent start to your career? If so we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 1.0WTE full time permanent post and a 0.80 WTE fixed term post until March 2028 within our acute hospital Dietetic team.

Student Dietitians approaching the end of their training are welcome to apply, tailored employment options are available that will allow new graduates to commence in post as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner until HCPC registration is received.

You will benefit from the support of a small, friendly team of 17 Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and administration staff.

This post will provide an excellent grounding in general Dietetics and an opportunity to gain an insight into various specialties across the Trust, including; Stroke, Diabetes, Oncology, General medicine, Gastroenterology and Nutrition Support.

Main duties of the job
You will provide a service to adult inpatients and outpatients within Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with the support of a dedicated acute team. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience and training from specialist Dietitians and will receive shadowing experience in other specialist areas within the department, for example Surgery.

The post holder will be provided with regular clinical supervision and extensive CPD opportunities and excellent clerical support. The acute role will involve a variety of acute medical and orthopaedic wards as well as an outpatient general clinic at the hospital.

The department supports training to A, B and C placement dietetic students. The post holder will be expected to be involved in the clinical teaching and assessments of students on placement, and training will be provided.

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good time management skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

For further information and/or an informal chat, please contact Emily Mullen Spencer Team Lead Medical Dietitian on 01226 432606 or email: emily.mullenspencer2@nhs.net.

Please note this advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. Interviews will be in person only.

About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

Visa sponsorship is only available to applicants who meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility requirements, including salary thresholds. Please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro/rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9163-0965E-11-2026

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness
Essential

• Able to assess and treat patients requiring dietetic intervention using a recognised format e.g. ABCDE/SOAP
• Able to independently monitor and adapt dietetic treatment as appropriate
• Able to asses and implement a plan for patients requiring enteral nutrition
• Able to demonstrate evidence of mandatory training such as GDPR, information governance, fire safety, confidentiality
• Able to use knowledge base to inform clinical decision making
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Internet

Values
Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you contribute to a well functioning team?

Experience
Essential

• Able to demonstrate management of a patient caseload either as qualified Dietitian or a Student Dietitian
• Experience of working in a clinical setting
• Can communicate dietetic information in an understandable form to patients and carers on a one to one or group basis
• Able to work effectively as part of a Dietetic or clinical team
• Able to show commitment to professional and personal development

Desirable

• Clinical supervisory skills course
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Acute ward work in a hospital setting

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency
• Commitment to delivering dietetic student training
• Confident, enthusiastic, committed and displays proactive approach
• Adaptable and able to work flexibly
• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Use time management skills to effectively organise, prioritise and manage a demanding caseload that may be subject to unforeseen changes
• Able to make informed clinical and non-clinical decisions under pressure
• Skilled in counselling and behaviour change techniques

Personal Attributes
Desirable

• To be a car driver and have access to own car for work purposes

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc/MSc or Post-graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Eligible for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Evidence of other post-registration education and training
• Membership of British Dietetic Association
• Appropriate membership to specialist dietetic interest group/s

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: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Medical Team Lead Dietitian, Emily Mullen Spencer, emily.mullenspencer2@nhs.net, 01226432606