Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced or developing Dietitian to join our Dietetic therapy team as part of our forward thinking adult Cystic Fibrosis team at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high quality dietetic care to adults with Cystic Fibrosis who attend the West Midlands Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre. We are looking for an innovative dietitian to contribute to the leadership, delivery and development of the CF Dietetic service. The Post holder will be required to have responsibility for the provision of specialist level dietetic support to CF patients within the Trust within available resources, to provide training and an advisory service to other dietitians within the Midlands and to act as a key contact for nutrition and adult cystic fibrosis in the region. The existing team will support with development needs for those candidates who meet the criteria for a developmental role. Main duties of the job Clinical work is varied covering our 20 bedded inpatient ward, outpatient, virtual clinics and home visits. Working within the multi-disciplinary team of consultants, diabetes specialist nurse, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, social workers and pharmacists and supported by the UHB Therapies Directorate, you will support the strategic development and provide leadership, operational management and clinical expertise for the team, participating in the delivery of operational performance targets (finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety). You will require experience of nutritional support and diabetes as well as the skills to support the team to adhere to relevant local and national standards of care. The service has an active research programme and an enthusiasm for research and innovative approaches to service delivery are essential. Therapies at HGS are committed to providing a 7 day therapy service with participation in bank holiday cover for dietetics. UHB is a large teaching Trust. The department gives CPD a high priority and we would actively support the development of your knowledge in this area. We take both B and C placement dietetic students, and have excellent IT and secretarial support. If you are looking for a new challenge working with this supportive and friendly team, we would like to hear from you. About us University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9007391-1 Job locations Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above. A levels or equivalent qualification Degree in dietetics or equivalent. Current Registration with HCPC. Experience Essential Demonstration of clinical experience enabling post holder to manage a complex caseload of patients Demonstration of significant experience in managing /leading others Experience of training other staff / student dietitians. Previous experience of conducting audits and/or research Good clinical knowledge of specialist area of team to manage. Understanding of audit, clinical effectiveness and its importance in the provision of a quality service. Awareness of local needs, eg; ethnic minority and low income groups. Broad dietetic knowledge of relevant specialism. Evidence of CPD. Awareness and commitment to staff CPD. Awareness and commitment to appraisal system Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above. A levels or equivalent qualification Degree in dietetics or equivalent. Current Registration with HCPC. Experience Essential Demonstration of clinical experience enabling post holder to manage a complex caseload of patients Demonstration of significant experience in managing /leading others Experience of training other staff / student dietitians. Previous experience of conducting audits and/or research Good clinical knowledge of specialist area of team to manage. Understanding of audit, clinical effectiveness and its importance in the provision of a quality service. Awareness of local needs, eg; ethnic minority and low income groups. Broad dietetic knowledge of relevant specialism. Evidence of CPD. Awareness and commitment to staff CPD. Awareness and commitment to appraisal system 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green E Birmingham West Midlands B9 5SS Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab). Location : Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, B9 5SS Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom