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Specialist Dietitian - Learning Disabilities and Mental Health
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 18 hour(s) ago
Reference: 389-26-8305100
Job summary
Closing Date: 19/10/26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 20/10/26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 01/11/26
We are excited to announce that we have a vacancy for an HCPC registered specialist band 6 dietitian to join our learning disabilities and mental health team.
You will join a small, close team of dietitians providing specialist services for community learning disabilities and mental health in-patients within Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Experience of working within learning disabilities and/or mental health, whilst beneficial, is not an essential requirement as you will be part of a large dietetic team covering multiple specialities and your learning and development needs will be supported.
Main duties of the job
You will work across both specialities, managing an inpatient and outpatient caseload with a wide range of clinical areas including nutrition support, home enteral feeding, weight management and gastrointestinal problems. Our learning disabilities work is delivered as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team of nurses, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists.
The role involves developing and delivering training and education for staff and service users, collaborative working, project and audit work, policy development, coordinating care across services, supporting our catering team and leading on nutrition for the service.
The post holder will be expected to participate fully in the training of 'A', 'B' and 'C' Placement student dietitians.
The team is fully integrated within the BDCFT multi-disciplinary team as well as Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's (BTHFT) Specialist Outreach dietetic team. BDCFT are at the forefront of agile working, and you will be provided with digital equipment to enable you to work flexibly across different sites.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
389-26-8305100
Job locations
St. Luke's Hospital/Community/Lynfield Mount Hospital
Bradford
BD5 0NA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist dietetic assessment and management across the learning disability and mental health service which will include in-patient, out-patient and community settings
Independently manage a designated caseload of patients with complex nutritional and clinical needs, prioritising workload according to clinical need, risk and service requirements
Work across the multi-disciplinary teams and organisational boundaries as required to support continuity and coordination of dietetic care
Provide specialist advice and education to service users, families/carers and health professionals
Support the effective and efficient use of dietetic resources in accordance with local and Trust policies and procedures
Provide clinical/professional supervision and support to Band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, students and other staff as appropriate to the service.
Where applicable, undertake line management responsibilities for Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and/or Band 5 Dietitians
Contribute to service planning, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development within the specialist area and wider dietetic service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist dietetic assessment and management across the learning disability and mental health service which will include in-patient, out-patient and community settings
Independently manage a designated caseload of patients with complex nutritional and clinical needs, prioritising workload according to clinical need, risk and service requirements
Work across the multi-disciplinary teams and organisational boundaries as required to support continuity and coordination of dietetic care
Provide specialist advice and education to service users, families/carers and health professionals
Support the effective and efficient use of dietetic resources in accordance with local and Trust policies and procedures
Provide clinical/professional supervision and support to Band 5 Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, students and other staff as appropriate to the service.
Where applicable, undertake line management responsibilities for Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and/or Band 5 Dietitians
Contribute to service planning, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development within the specialist area and wider dietetic service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post registration clinical dietetic experience relevant to the post
- Dietetic experience in at least one of the following areas, home enteral feeding, learning disabilities or mental health
- Evidence of effective working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Any experience of working with or supporting people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions
- Teaching and training experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written skills
- Can confidently communicate with individuals and groups with varying communication needs relevant to the post
- Can competently use IT and technology appropriately: evidence base research, dietary analysis, electronic patient records, presentations, AI
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community locations to meet the operational needs of the service
Desirable
- Additional language skills relevant to the post/population of Bradford
- Possession of a full valid UK driving license with access to a car for business use (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Understanding of mental capacity and valid consent
- Competent in the core areas of dietetic practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC registered Dietitian
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course or equivalent experience
- Relevant specialist post-graduate training e.g. Mental health, learning disabilities, enteral feeding, behaviour change
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post registration clinical dietetic experience relevant to the post
- Dietetic experience in at least one of the following areas, home enteral feeding, learning disabilities or mental health
- Evidence of effective working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Any experience of working with or supporting people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions
- Teaching and training experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written skills
- Can confidently communicate with individuals and groups with varying communication needs relevant to the post
- Can competently use IT and technology appropriately: evidence base research, dietary analysis, electronic patient records, presentations, AI
- Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community locations to meet the operational needs of the service
Desirable
- Additional language skills relevant to the post/population of Bradford
- Possession of a full valid UK driving license with access to a car for business use (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Understanding of mental capacity and valid consent
- Competent in the core areas of dietetic practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC registered Dietitian
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course or equivalent experience
- Relevant specialist post-graduate training e.g. Mental health, learning disabilities, enteral feeding, behaviour change
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Luke's Hospital/Community/Lynfield Mount Hospital
Bradford
BD5 0NA
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St. Luke's Hospital/Community/Lynfield Mount Hospital
Bradford
BD5 0NA
United Kingdom