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Dietician

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Truro, TR1 3LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

1 October 2026

3 days left

Job description

To work as part of the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) Nutrition and Dietetic team providing dietetic support and advice to patients and health p...

To deliver a quality, evidence based nutrition and dietetic service within a defined section of the Nutrition and Dietetic team.

May be required to deliver a service to more complex clinical areas under the direct supervision of a more senior practitioner.

To be responsible for nutrition and dietetic participation in multi-professional groups and contribute to policy making as directed by the lead Dietitian.

May be required to deliver a service in different locations.

To work as member of the County wide Nutrition and Dietetic team.

RCHT is working towards seven day service delivery and the post holder may be expected to work on weekends and bank holidays

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

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  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

  • Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
  • St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
  • West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Experience

Essential

  • To be able to demonstrate Proficient IT skills including Microsoft; Excel, Email, Power Point, Word.
  • Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registration as a Dietitian
  • Experience with both in- and outpatients

Desirable: - Will accept applications from those awaiting HCPC registration

Training

Essential: - Mandatory training.

Experience

Essential

  • An ability to assess, interpret and write records. An ability to demonstrate best dietetic practise for a range of conditions.
  • An ability to manage a designated caseload.
  • An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing medias.
  • An ability to be flexible within job role and with changes to specialist teams.

Desirable: - Will accept applications from those awaiting HCPC registration

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

17 September 2026

Last checked

21 September 2026

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About the employer

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