Specialist Dietitian - Renal

Specialist Dietitian - Renal

The closing date is 08 April 2026.

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, forward thinking and collaborative team at South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. Our Dietetic Department of more than 50 staff is managed as one team, but is structured into smaller teams led by Senior Specialist Dietitians. We are actively involved in the training of Trainee Dietitians and offer A, B and C placements for both Leeds Beckett and Newcastle University.

We are looking to recruit a self motivated and committed dietitian to join our renal dietetic team of 2 specialist dietitians. The post holder will work with both inpatients and outpatients for general nephrology, pre dialysis/low clearance, acute kidney injury, end stage renal disease patients receiving renal replacement therapy - haemodialysis / peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation. Outpatient haemodialysis is provided at the main renal unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital and two dialysis satellite units in Washington & Durham. Applicants should have a keen interest in the nutritional management of renal patients (training can be provided) and be able to work flexibly especially when covering evening / twilight dialysis patient shifts.

Our department recognises the importance of work life balance, and we actively support flexible working within our department.

Transport links to Newcastle city centre via Metro. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the department for any further information.

Main duties of the job

This role sits within the Dietetic renal team. The team works on a rotational basis every 3 months with rotations being the renal ward, Sunderland dialysis unit, and satellite units in Washington & Durham. There is cross cover within rotations. The renal MDT works closely and are supportive of dietitians.

There will be opportunities in the field of research as we look to adopt and support the AHP regional strategy. You will be supported to undertake any applicable leadership courses.

The department is friendly and supportive and encourages CPD, including regular clinical supervision and evidence based practice groups.

There will be opportunities to undertake non medical prescribing as this has been shown to be useful within renal medicine.

This post is subject to satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and particularly those from under represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Coordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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Job responsibilities

• To work as an autonomous HCPC registered dietitian, to provide evidence based dietetic services as part of the South Tyneside & Sunderland Renal Service working as part of a patient focused specialist multidisciplinary team.
• To be responsible for prioritising and managing workload, seeking guidance from senior staff whenever required.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification Personal Qualities

• Interest in renal dietetic management
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of health professionals
• Team player
• Interest in audit / measuring clinical outcomes

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to translate dietary information into easy language
• Ability to travel for work purposes
• Experience of audit / data collection

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge of audit and application to clinical practice.
• Evidence of CPD within Renal
• Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
• Empathetic to patients and relatives/carers
• Ability to work well with others
• Self motivated

Experience

• Experience of working dietetically with patients across a range of clinical conditions and especially those with renal disease
• Experience of independently managing a complex caseload
• Experience of renal management in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Behavioural change & motivational interviewing skills
• Experience of service improvement/quality maintenance within own sphere of work
• Experience of teaching/delivering education to groups

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.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (2026/27 Pay award pending)