Job Description

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.

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.



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.



See 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.