Job summary
Internal Applicants Only.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join the inpatient mental health dietetics team in Derbyshire. This is a band 6 role but we welcome dietitians new to the NHS to apply for a band 5 role as we are able to provide a structured competency framework to support them to develop the knowledge and skills required to progress from a band 5 to band 6 specialist dietitian role within this team.

The postholder will provide a specialist dietetics service to Snowdrop, our north older adult dementia ward at Walton Hospital. You will also deliver training, supervise dietetic students/apprentices/assistants, and contribute to service development projects. You will be supported by a small, friendly team, committed to clinical supervision and CPD.

The post will be based at Walton Hospital in Chesterfield; however, ability to travel to our other Chesterfield site (Derwent Unit) and all Derby sites (Kingsway units and the Radbourne unit) for cross cover is required based on caseload balance, last minute urgent referrals, or staff illness/leave coverage.

Please answer all additional application questions.

For more information, please contact Megan Lomax, Clinical and Operational Lead Dietitian, m.lomax1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job
As an Inpatient Mental Health Dietitian, you will contribute to the delivery of an effective, high quality, evidence based mental health nutrition and dietetic service across the Trust. You will work within the Specialist Care Services division providing patient-centred dietetic input primarily at Walton Hospital but also across 3 other inpatient sites within Derbyshire (Derby and Chesterfield) as required.

You will manage a caseload of referrals, including but not limited to nutrition support, weight management, diabetes, and eating disorders/disordered eating, with regular supervision and support from the Trust's Inpatient Lead Dietitian, or another senior dietitian. Additionally, liaising with other specialist dietetic services may be required for further support and guidance for the management of more complex, specialist nutritional issues.

You will also provide continuity of care across inpatient and community pathways, advise, and support other healthcare professionals in nutrition and hydration. You will be responsible for the delivery of nutritional training to healthcare professionals as required.

About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: Depending on experience Band 5 £29970-36483 OR Band 6 £37338-44962 - Experience dependent
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 383-SPE-7843-26
Closing date: 25 October 2026

Essential Knowledge, skills and experience

• Travel requirements of the post include the ability to travel to various sites across the county, including Derby (Kingsway Hospital, Radbourne unit @RDH site) and Chesterfield (Derwent Unit @CRH site, Walton Hospital). Walton hospital is the primary location and will act as the clinical base. The service requires a willingness and ability to travel to Derby and Chesterfield sites (based on need) within working hours and ability to manage referrals within the designated ward days. Please specify what your mode of transportation will be to your base site at Walton hospital and the additional sites within Chesterfield and Derby.

Essential Attainment and qualifications

• A four year Undergraduate or a two year Post Graduate Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar UK/non-UK qualification (eg. apprenticeship) may be close to completion. Course certificate must be issued by 01 May 2027 at the latest
• HCPC registration as a dietitian (active or close to course completion). If you are HCPC registered please include your registration number. If you are not yet HCPC registered then please include your course completion date and estimated registration date

Desirable

• Experience working in an older adult mental health setting. Please explain/clarify/provide evidence.
• Is a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Is a member of the BDA specialist Mental Health group

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 details
Employer name: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Inpatient Dietetics, AHP Hub, Ashbourne Centre, Kingsway Hospital, Derby, DE22 3LZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact: Megan Lomax, Clinical and Operational Lead Dietitian, m.lomax1@nhs.net, 01332 623700

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