Dietitian

This is an exciting time to join our friendly dietetic team in Harrogate. You will be based at the Harrogate District Foundation hospital within the main dietetic department.

This post offers excellent development opportunities for new graduates or those with some experience looking to gain experience in community working. This is a fixed-term post for 12 months to cover a maternity leave.

This post will give you the opportunity to develop/advance your skills in community dietetics working mainly in nursing and residential homes and patient’s own homes and also may support wards at Ripon Community hospital and clinics. There will also be an opportunity to develop your skills in enteral feeding.

You will be involved in supporting the community nutrition pathway, training within care homes, and supporting the student care home placement.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
  
  

Please Note

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alison Ogier Job title: Professional Lead for Nutrition and Dietetics Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01423 553329

Deborah Hills or Clare Yates Community Team Leads

Contact 01423553329