Rotational Dietitian

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are recruiting into our rotational dietetic program.

If you are a student who is soon to graduate, a new graduate or an experienced Band 5 Dietitian who would love the opportunity to learn in a wide variety of Dietetic specialities we would love to hear from you, apply now!

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best teaching hospitals in the UK and offers the successful candidates the opportunity to gain valuable training so that they can not only advance their careers but join a team that offers the very best in nutritional care.

We have opportunities for people at all points in their careers. So, whether you are looking to start your dietetic career, nurture your existing skills and experience or, looking to advance your career, we have a place for you in our team.

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

Enrolment in our structured rotational program with dedicated time to learn and practice specialist skills in critical care, gastroenterology, surgical, neurosciences and oncology

Clinical supervision and support from a team of experienced and specialist dietitians

Dedicated time for professional and service development

Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan

Access to a range of CPD opportunities, the Oxford AHPs Research & Innovation Unit, and Bodleian Librarycollection.

Support for further academic study related to speciality and/or service delivery

Main duties of the job

Undertake a specified role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the dietetic service provided to patients in designated areas within the acute setting, carrying a defined caseload and working as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team. To work closely with senior dietitians as a team member.

The post holder will provide a high standard of dietetic advice to our service users in various settings including inpatients and outpatients.

To perform nutritional assessments and consider clinical diagnoses of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine dietetic treatment, to monitor and evaluate treatment, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To provide tailored dietetic advice, teaching and training for all members of the MDT, dietitians, student dietitians, other healthcare providers, patients and carers in all aspects of nutrition and dietetics.

To act as a member of working parties within the department (e.g. student training, catering, clinical governance, diet sheet, etc).

To supervise students and be involved in the clinical supervision process.

To provide dietetic cover for other team members as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Recognised Dietetics degree or equivalent
  • Registration with Health Care Professions Council as a Dietitian

Desirable

  • Member of the BDA
  • Demonstrates experience in teaching and training
  • Demonstrates experience of working as part of a MDT
  • Demonstrates experience of project work and audit

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Uses reflective practise to enhance practise
  • Able to prioritise workload and manage own time
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Aware of political climate and new developments in the NHS and the profession
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Demonstrates good IT skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Is able to easily and efficiently travel across sites which may be in different towns, to provide a dietetics service

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

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