Job summary
- Main area
- Renal Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 272-7375627
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Doncaster Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Renal Dietitian
Band 6
Job overview
This exciting part time opportunity in the renal dietetic team would suit a band 5 dietitian who would like to specialise in an interesting and rewarding area of dietetics or a band 6 dietitian looking to further develop their skills and expertise.
The post holder will be supported by an MDT who truly value dietetics and a dynamic, forward thinking dietetic team.
The post holder will provide a high quality, evidence based dietetic service as part of a specialist multidisciplinary renal team and be a specialist clinician within dietetics
They will provide clinical expertise in renal services across Doncaster and Bassetlaw, managing their own caseload and working collaboratively with colleagues to meet the needs of patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for:
- Providing a Dietetic Service to a caseload of patients, who require nutritional and dietetic support, using evidence based patient centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions.
- Providing advice and ongoing support to patients who have clinical, emotional, psychological and social problems with support of other team members and direct clinical supervision.
- Overcomes barriers to communication and acceptance and plays a role in developing educational resources for patient use.
- Sharing the role of developing and delivering training packages to staff, other health professionals and group education for patients with renal disease
- Taking responsibility for ensuring own continuing professional development, and actively participating in the Trust’s clinical governance programme through audit and research activities.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Qualified as a registered dietitian
- Good clinical knowledge in general dietetics
- Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice
- 12 months post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience of working in a variety of settings
- Evidence of post registration CPD
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC UK Registered Dietitian
- Relevant Post Registration training
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate study in appropriate clinical and non-clinical areas
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and use own initiative
- Ability to be an effective member of a team
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible / adaptable / innovative
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and seek assistance / support as appropriate
- Ability to manage a busy caseload
Desirable criteria
- Behaviour change / motivational interviewing skills
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
- Alison Zientek
- Job title
- Clinical Lead - Renal dietetic team
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01302 642742
- Additional information
Lindsey Germain, 01302 642742, [email protected]
Nutrition and Dietetics Manager
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