Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted
11 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number
C9378-B2373

Job locations
Cudworth LIFT
Carlton Street
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S72 8ST
United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Job Purpose

Assess patients, develop care plans, advise and monitor patients progress for a range of conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings. To be responsible for advice to staff, patients and carers

Core Duties & repsonsibilities

Clinical

• To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care
• To undertake clinical assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients including calculation of individual diets and enteral feeding regimens where appropriate
• Monitor and review individual treatment plans as required according to patients clinical condition to provide the most effective and efficient outcomes for patients.
• Organise, produce, deliver and evaluate training on nutrition and dietetics related issues other health service staff and patients and carers
• To communicate effectively with patients carers, members of the multidisciplinary team and other agencies to achieve patient centred goals
• To produce and update dietetic/nutritional teaching materials and therapeutic diet sheets.

Professional

• To be responsible for maintaining own professional development through a variety of CPD activities and reflective practice
• To assist senior clinicians with the supervision, training and induction of student dietitians, dietetic assistants and newly appointed staff when necessary
• To contribute to audit and development and implementation of clinical standards/policies/outcome measures within the department.
• Respond to nutritional queries from other health professionals and the general public.
• To keep accurate and comprehensive records in accordance with trust and dietetic department standards, including computer based data entry.
• To adhere to Trust and dietetic department standards/policies and procedures. Including Trust and area specific appraisal and clinical supervision
• To ensure that equipment such as enteral feeding pumps is used safely by staff, patients and carers.
• Work closely with immediate dietetic colleagues and team leader to provide a comprehensive and cohesive dietetic service.
• Develop and maintain links with other Dietitians, through local, regional and national networks.
• To work collaboratively with service users, catering staff and facilities monitoring co-ordinators to ensure that menus meet the nutritional, cultural and ethical needs of service users. The post holder holder is expected to cover the duties of colleagues in posts within the range of the post holders knowledge and skills.

Trust Values:

The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:

• We put the person first and in the centre
• We know that families and carers matter
• We are respectful, honest, open and transparent
• We improve and aim to be outstanding
• We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow

Safeguarding:

Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.

Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.

Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:

All Staff Employed By The Trust Must Comply With The Trusts Policies And Procedures, Undertake Appropriate Training Required For Their Role And Commit To:

• ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;
• maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;
• understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;
• comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;
• receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;
• understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;
• recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;
• ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;
• comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical