Job summary
- Main area
- ICP & Therapies
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 34 hours per week
- Job ref
- 210-2025-688
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Dietitian
Band 6
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Part time: 34 hours per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Band 6 Dietitian to join our dynamic dietetic team, covering a diverse and rewarding caseload across Surgery, ICU, and Parenteral Nutrition (PN). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to enhance their clinical skills and make a significant impact on the nutritional care of patients in critical and perioperative settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients in surgery, ICU, and those requiring PN.
- Develop, implement, and review individualised nutrition care plans in line with the clinical condition and needs of the patient.
- Provide clinical expertise in Parenteral Nutrition, including assessment, prescription, and monitoring of PN therapy.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Contribute to the education and training of staff on nutritional care within surgery, ICU, and critical care settings.
- Provide evidence-based nutrition advice and support to patients and their families.
- Participate in audits, research projects, and service development to enhance the quality of nutrition services.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with trust policies and guidelines.
Main duties of the job
What this Opportunity means:
The post will allow the successful candidate to work in a large dietetic team and develop generic specialist skills in a friendly, positive working environment.
You will be asked to attend a trust induction and will also have a local induction. The post will involve regular peer review and supervision and you will also be asked to supervise, band 5 dietitians, dietetic students and a dietetic assistant.
Your Application:
Your application should include your current clinical experience. Your offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory references, one must be your most recent employer and cover the last 3 years employment with full contact details including a work email (personal emails are not accepted). You must disclose any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings on the application, unless these are protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Working for our organisation
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in nutrition and dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant student training course or qualification
Desirable criteria
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post graduate experience
- Evidence of post graduate short courses
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Knowledge of current best practice in specialist dietetic area
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory skills and/or first line management experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication skills (verbal and non verbal)
- Evidence of group working and team working
- Evidence of audit and/or research work
- Evidence of participation in health, safety and risk management
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
- Ability to organise and respond to complex information, and work under pressure
- Good computer skills
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Capper
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 366581
- Additional information
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