Specialist Community DietitianCompany: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a new Community Adult Dietitian to join our Dietetic Team at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB). This post is 30 hours per week and can offer flexible working to suit the successful candidate.
We are looking for a dietitian ready to step up to a specialist role, offering more advanced care and working autonomously in delivering expert dietetic advice.
You will be part of a talented, patient driven team to enhance service provision for patients in the community, move the service onwards in line with the digital objectives of the Trust and instigate along with the wider team, new and exciting ways of delivering community dietetic care.
Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application.
Main duties of the jobAlthough based within our community team, you will have links with the dietitians in the acute hospitals at Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton. You will be part of departmental meetings and contribute to the engagement of all of the dietetic teams working across the five sites.
We in return offer ample develop opportunities including leadership training and will prioritise regular 1:1's for support. We are a socially inclusive department, committed to empowering the staff, with emphasis on wellbeing and positive team culture.
Closing date of applications: 29 October 2026
Interview date: 12 November 2026
About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
Desirable- Member of British Dietetic Association
KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrable knowledge of working with a range of medical conditions requiring dietetic input
Desirable- Neuro Rehabilitation knowledge
ExperienceEssential- Post registration experience covering a wide range of clinical conditions
- Experience in delivering student training
Desirable- Experience of working with vulnerable patients in their own homes
SkillsEssential- Car driver with access to a car
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, London Road, Derby, DE1 2QY, United Kingdom
Contact: Clare Hancock, clare.hancock3@nhs.net, 07880402116
Reference number: 320-CDCS-4270-A
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words. 