Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Dietetics
• HCPC current registration.

Desirable

• Clinical supervisory skills
• The post holder will be provided with regular clinical supervision and extensive CPD opportunities, and excellent clerical support.

Experience

Essential

• Experience working or training in an NHS establishment
• Demonstrable evidence of ongoing CPD in Dietetics

Desirable

• Postgraduate dietetic experience
• Dietetic patient group education
• Involvement in BDA specialist interest groups

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective organisational including the ability to manage own caseload
• IT skills (competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications)
• Ability to interpret clinical conditions, including biochemistry
• Competence in calculating nutritional requirements and developing nutrition care plans.
• Up-to-date knowledge of artificial nutrition support
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective problem solving
• Understanding professional issues and the code of conduct

Desirable

• Audit experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions
• Able to work in a pressurized, unpredictable environment, with a proven ability to multitask.
• Ability to work effectively alone as well as part of an MDT
• Listen to the views and opinions of others, demonstrate compassion, kindness and self-awareness
• Aware of own professional competency level and how to seek appropriate help
• Value difference, diversity, and inclusion, and ensure fairness for all
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Special Requirements

Essential

• Access to a private vehicle to be able to travel across ELHT sites, including to the patient’s usual place of residence, where required
• Ability to travel between sites promptly as required in accordance with the agreed job plan
• Able to undertake moving and handling tasks

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 15 April 2026