Specialist Dietitian (Band 6)

Airedale Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bradford seeks an experienced Dietitian to lead the dietetic elements of the Active Together Programme supporting cancer rehabilitation. The role includes coordinating care, providing specialist advice, and ensuring the safety of patients. Candidates should hold a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, be HCPC registered, and have experience working with oncology patients. The position is full-time and requires access to a car for local travel.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Qualifications

• Experience working with oncology and/or palliative patients.
• Experience delivering dietetic advice in groups.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dietetic element of the Active Together Programme.
• Coordinate dietetic input to patients in the Active Together Service.
• Develop guidelines and protocols ensuring patient safety.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Motivational interviewing techniques

Counselling skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Degree or Post‑graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC registered

Job description

Job Overview

This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to support the development, implementation, continuous monitoring, and improvement of the Active Together Programme.

The overall purpose of this role is to lead, deliver, and sustain the success of the dietetic element of the Active Together Programme at Airedale.

The role works under the guidance of the Therapy Operational Manager to ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and milestones are achieved, and it focuses on delivering evidence‑based practice and better outcomes for patients.

The successful candidate will also be part of the friendly and supportive wider Active Together service, collaborating with physiotherapists, a psychologist, and other MDT members, with opportunities for peer support, CPD, and clinical supervision.

Please note this role requires the post‑holder to have access to a car to attend clinics, group workshops, and meetings in the local area.

Main Duties of the Job

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is working collaboratively with Yorkshire Cancer Research to implement the Active Together model for individuals diagnosed with cancer in the Bradford district and Craven areas. The programme complements existing treatment pathways, aiming to maximise resilience to treatment, improve long‑term health, minimise side effects, and empower patients.

This funded 5‑year programme will be staged into all relevant cancer pathways and is currently available for patients diagnosed with colorectal or breast cancer.

• Support the implementation of the cancer prehabilitation services in partnership with the Active Together team and service manager.
• Coordinate dietetic input to patients referred into the Active Together Service, including one‑to‑one clinic appointments and group workshops.
• Provide leadership for an evidence‑based dietetic pathway for patients with a cancer diagnosis, with curative intent, across multiple pathways.
• Provide highly specialist, evidence‑based dietetic advice, teaching, and supervision to other members of the Active Together Service and the wider MDT.
• Be responsible for the development of guidelines, protocols, and procedures that ensure patient safety.

Working for Our Organisation

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality, Ecoaware & Admin Network

Our Values

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Degree or Post‑graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of relevant continuing personal and professional development

Desirable Criteria

• Member of the BDA
• Recent postgraduate courses relevant to Cancer/Cancer rehabilitation
• Motivational Interviewing and/or Behavioural Change qualifications

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Recent experience working with oncology and/or palliative patients
• Experience of delivering dietetic advice to groups
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisor
• Experience of providing nutrition education and training to other healthcare professionals
• Experience of motivational interview‑ing and/or behavioural change techniques

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of and recent involvement in student training
• Experience of developing and implementing guidelines in own clinical area
• Experience of taking part in service improvement
• Experience of taking part in research

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• In‑depth knowledge to support expert clinical practice in cancer care and rehabilitation
• In‑depth knowledge of a wide range of medical and surgical conditions in adults, including artificial nutrition support
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and/or behavioural change techniques

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of the culture and dietary practices of the local community including minority ethnic groups

Skills

Essential Criteria

• Ability to work flexibly, prioritise own workload, and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening, motivational interviewing, and empathy
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, and ability to adjust style and content as appropriate

Desirable Criteria

• Ability to adjust verbal presentation skills and style to suit the situation
• Clinical audit skills

Personal Attributes

Essential Criteria

• Highly flexible to meet own and service needs and be open to new ideas
• Supportive, approachable, tactful, and diplomatic
• Always conducts self professionally and able to adapt approach to a range of situations

Other

Essential Criteria

• Current UK driving licence
• Access to own transport

Got questions before you apply? Please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.