Job summary

Make a Real Difference in Your Community Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their health through nutrition? Join our established Community Dietetic Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Wiltshire and Swindon. Every day, you'll help individuals achieve better health outcomes, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life through expert nutritional support in a variety of community settings. As a Community Dietitian, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and management to patients across a range of community environments. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will deliver personalised nutritional care to individuals with diverse clinical needs while contributing to innovative and responsive community services. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives outside of traditional hospital settings. Location: Chippenham Community Hospital Contract: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time) Package Description As a Community Dietitian, you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates

Main duties of the job

As a Community Dietitian for HCRG Care Group, your role is crucial in facilitating nutritional health in the community. You'll be key in offering expert dietetic assessment, treatment, and management to diverse patients in various community settings across Wiltshire and Swindon. Working collaboratively with healthcare teams, you'll ensure integrated and patient-centred care. Your responsibilities will include managing varied clinical caseloads, designing evidence-based nutritional care plans, and providing specialist nutrition-related advice. Additionally, you will contribute to ongoing service development, training initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This permanent role based at Chippenham Community Hospital offers a Band 5 AfC Salary ranging from £32,073 to £39,043 FTE, includes NHS Pension, and provides access to a suite of rewards such as discounts, cashback offers, and comprehensive well-being support.

About us

HCRG Care Group, one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services since 2006, focuses on transforming these services with a keen emphasis on experience, efficiency, and improved health outcomes. Their core operations involve working in conjunction with health and care commissioners and local communities to deliver adult and children community health services, primary care services, including urgent care, dermatology, MSK services, and other social care and wellbeing services. Guided by values that prioritize care, innovation, and action, they directly support over half a million people across England annually. Committed to equality and inclusivity, HCRG Care Group ensures a supportive environment for all employees, bolstered by their status as a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1547015308

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chippenham

SN15 2AJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their health through nutrition? Join our established Community Dietetic Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Wiltshire and Swindon. Every day, you'll help individuals achieve better health outcomes, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life through expert nutritional support in a variety of community settings.

As a Community Dietitian, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and management to patients across a range of community environments. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will deliver personalised nutritional care to individuals with diverse clinical needs while contributing to innovative and responsive community services.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives outside of traditional hospital settings.

Location:Chippenham Community HospitalContract: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time)

Package Description

As a Community Dietitian, you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a diverse clinical caseload, delivering high-quality dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and review for patients across community inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Developing and implementing evidence-based nutritional care plans, using clinical judgement to interpret biochemistry, anthropometric measurements, dietary intake, and medical information.
• Communicating complex nutritional information effectively to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, using behaviour change, motivational interviewing, and counselling techniques to support positive outcomes.
• Providing personalised and practical dietary advice, ensuring interventions are tailored to individual needs, circumstances, and treatment goals.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, community teams, care homes, support workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
• Assessing the need for oral nutritional supplements and provide specialist advice on nutrition-related prescribing and food-drug interactions.
• Supporting nutrition and hydration initiatives across community and inpatient settings, including menu review, nutritional standards, and partnership working with catering teams.
• Designing and delivering training and education programmes for healthcare professionals, care home staff, and patient groups on topics such as diabetes, nutrition risk screening, pulmonary rehabilitation, and healthy eating.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records using SystmOne, contributing to audit, service evaluation, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in professional development, appraisal, risk management, service development projects, and the efficient use of organisational resources.

To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working within inpatient and outpatient dietetic services in an NHS setting.
• Experience using MUST or a similar nutrition screening tool.
• Understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of a Community Dietitian role.
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and education skills.
• Effective problem-solving, organisation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and committed to continuous learning and development.
• Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Reliable, organised, and attentive to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience providing clinical supervision or supporting the development of others.
• Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
• Training or experience in behaviour change techniques and motivational interviewing.
• Previous experience working within a community dietetics service.

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:Make a Real Difference in Your CommunityAre you passionate about empowering people to improve their health through nutrition? Join our established Community Dietetic Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Wiltshire and Swindon. Every day, you'll help individuals achieve better health outcomes, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life through expert nutritional support in a variety of community settings.As a Community Dietitian, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and management to patients across a range of community environments. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will deliver personalised nutritional care to individuals with diverse clinical needs while contributing to innovative and responsive community services.This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives outside of traditional hospital settings.Location:Chippenham Community HospitalContract: 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time)Package DescriptionAs a Community Dietitian, you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £32,073 - £39,043 FTE (Band 5 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality CommissionWhat You'll Be Doing Managing a diverse clinical caseload, delivering high-quality dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and review for patients across community inpatient and outpatient settings. Developing and implementing evidence-based nutritional care plans, using clinical judgement to interpret biochemistry, anthropometric measurements, dietary intake, and medical information. Communicating complex nutritional information effectively to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, using behaviour change, motivational interviewing, and counselling techniques to support positive outcomes. Providing personalised and practical dietary advice, ensuring interventions are tailored to individual needs, circumstances, and treatment goals. Working collaboratively with GPs, community teams, care homes, support workers, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centred care. Assessing the need for oral nutritional supplements and provide specialist advice on nutrition-related prescribing and food-drug interactions. Supporting nutrition and hydration initiatives across community and inpatient settings, including menu review, nutritional standards, and partnership working with catering teams. Designing and delivering training and education programmes for healthcare professionals, care home staff, and patient groups on topics such as diabetes, nutrition risk screening, pulmonary rehabilitation, and healthy eating. Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records using SystmOne, contributing to audit, service evaluation, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities. Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in professional development, appraisal, risk management, service development projects, and the efficient use of organisational resources.To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.What We're Looking ForEssential Criteria Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration). Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience working within inpatient and outpatient dietetic services in an NHS setting. Experience using MUST or a similar nutrition screening tool. Understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of a Community Dietitian role. Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation and education skills. Effective problem-solving, organisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Enthusiastic, positive, and committed to continuous learning and development. Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities. Reliable, organised, and attentive to detail. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel.Desirable Criteria Experience providing clinical supervision or supporting the development of others. Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA). Training or experience in behaviour change techniques and motivational interviewing. Previous experience working within a community dietetics service.About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration). Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience working within inpatient and outpatient dietetic services in an NHS setting. Experience using MUST or a similar nutrition screening tool. Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation and education skills. Effective problem-solving, organisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration). Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience working within inpatient and outpatient dietetic services in an NHS setting. Experience using MUST or a similar nutrition screening tool. Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong presentation and education skills. Effective problem-solving, organisation, and time management skills. Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team. Good IT skills and confidence using digital systems.

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.

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. 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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chippenham

SN15 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chippenham

SN15 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

<p><strong>Make a Real Difference in Your Community</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about empowering people to improve their health through nutrition? Join our established Community Dietetic Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Wiltshire and Swindon. Every day, you\'ll help individuals achieve better health outcomes, maintain independence, and improve their quality of life through expert nutritional support in a variety of community settings.</p><p>As a Community Dietitian, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic assessment, treatment and management to patients across a range of community environments. Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you will deliver personalised nutritional care to individuals with diverse clinical needs while contributing to innovative and responsive community services.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a varied caseload while making a meaningful impact on patients\' lives outside of traditional hospital settings.</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Chippenham Community Hospital<br><strong>Contract:</strong> 37.5 hours per week (Full-Time)</p><h4><br></h4><h4>Package Description</h4><p>As a Community Dietitian, you will be part of our valued team at HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive re

Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/158870/20508

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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Job description Job responsibilities About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 2AJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

To provide a specialist gastroenterology dietetics service to patients on the gastroenterology ward, on the endoscopy unit and in weekly outpatient clinic. This role includes presenting specialist talks to patients (The Low FODMAP diet and Coeliac disease). You will be trained to cover parental nutrition to be able to provide cover, if required.

Main duties of the job

To manage a complex caseload of gastroenterology inpatients and outpatients on the endoscopy unit, co-ordinate service improvement projects in conjunction with the clinical lead in this area.

To manage a complex caseload of gastroenterology outpatients and contribute to service improvement projects in conjunction with the clinical lead in this area.

With support and training, to contribute to the management of a complex caseload of patients requiring parenteral nutrition and patients with a diagnosed eating disorder and contribute to service improvement projects in these areas in conjunction with the clinical lead in these areas.

To provide dietetics cover for patients requiring parenteral nutrition and for patients with a diagnosed eating disorder.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job summary

Are you looking to develop your experience working as a Paediatric Dietitian and have some paediatric dietetic experience ideally having worked with children with diabetes?

We are looking for a Paediatric Dietitian to join our team working part time at Chesterfield Royal Hospital working part time in general paediatrics and part time in diabetes.

The team is based at the hospital and provides a comprehensive service to inpatients on our paediatric ward as well as to outpatients in clinics, community clinics and at home.

We support MDT clinics for patients with diabetes, cystic fibrosis, coeliac disease and allergy, and provide a service to children and young people who are enterally fed.

As a Trust and a team, we fully support flexible working; staff are provided with laptops to support them to work remotely. We can consider flexible working arrangements around the needs of the service.

The dietetic team is small and friendly team of 28 staff including Dietitians, Assistant Dietetic Practitioners, a Nutrition Support Nurse and an Administrative Assistant.

We will consider applicants who wish to work full or part time.

Main duties of the job

For further details relating to the Job Description please see the attached Job Description Document which explains the role in more detail.

About us

The team is based at the hospital and provides a comprehensive service to inpatients on our paediatric ward as well as to outpatients in clinics, community clinics and at home.

We support MDT clinics for patients with diabetes, cystic fibrosis, coeliac disease and allergy, and provide a service to children and young people who are enterally fed.

As a Trust and a team, we fully support flexible working; staff are provided with laptops to support them to work remotely. We can consider flexible working arrangements around the needs of the service.

The dietetic team is small and friendly team of 28 staff including Dietitians, Assistant Dietetic Practitioners, a Nutrition Support Nurse and an Administrative Assistant.

Job summary

The post is an exciting opportunity to be based across In-Patient mental health care services. You will manage a diverse case load of complex patients in Weight Management with co-morbidity and Nutritional support patients. Regular supervision and support as you gain your confidence and competencies in these areas will be provided.

You will provide daily in-patient ward based clinics to assess and review patients. You will attend MDT's to communicate your treatment care plan and monitoring, this will involve frequent networking with all health-professionals. You will deliver Nutritional Screening training to a variety of staff and will support audit and the objectives in the Nutrition and hydration Strategy.

Using evidence based practice and working within the British Dietetic Association Professional code of conduct is paramount. You will be encouraged to attend training and courses to support and enhance Learning and development and apply skills in your practice.

Experience within mental health care setting and NHS settings would be desirable to support candidates in practice

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of clinical care to a defined population.

Supported by senior practitioners, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role.

They will work effectively and collaboratively within the team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide clinical leadership.

Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

Staff will be required to travel across multiple sites within the Mersey Care footprint to support our service users and team in their current location

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Dietitian to join our team of 16 specialist Oncology Dietitians at Addenbrooke's Hospital as our Band 7 Head and Neck Team Lead.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian with Oncology experience to take a leadership role in the delivery and development of Specialist Dietetic Services for patients with head and neck cancer.

This is an exciting period of development for cancer services in Cambridge, including the development of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. The new hospital represents a major opportunity to transform cancer care, research and innovation, bringing together specialist clinical services and research to improve outcomes for patients.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to this evolving cancer landscape and help shape the future delivery of specialist nutritional care for people affected by head and neck cancer.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice, leadership, education and service development within a busy Tertiary Oncology Centre. You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking dietetic service where your expertise will help shape the delivery of care for patients with head and neck cancer.

If you are an experienced Dietitian looking for an opportunity to lead a specialist service, develop innovative pathways and contribute to the future of cancer care in Cambridge, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the Head and Neck Oncology Dietetic Team, working closely with our multidisciplinary colleagues to provide high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care throughout the patient pathway. Our Head and Neck Oncology Team comprises of a Band 7 Lead, a Band 6, a rotational B6 and a Dietetic Assistant.

You will support patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, managing the complex nutritional challenges associated with Head and Neck Cancer. This will include supporting patients with dysphagia, treatment-related toxicities, enteral feeding and the transition between different stages of treatment and recovery.

As the Band 7 Lead, you will provide professional leadership to the Head and Neck Oncology Dietetic Team and contribute to the ongoing development of specialist pathways, standards and models of care. You will work closely with colleagues across Dietetics, Oncology, Surgery, Radiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Nursing and the wider multidisciplinary team.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job summary

We are excited to advertise this exciting role within our Nutrition Team at UHCW NHS Trust.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Dietitian to join our dynamic team at UHCW. As a Dietitian within the Nutrition Team you will be working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based nutritional advice, assessment, and treatment to a variety of patients, including those with intestinal failure who require parenteral nutrition . This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and to make a real impact on patient outcomes.

The role will include a mix of inpatient care on a variety of wards (surgical, gastro, oncology, intensive care) alongside outpatient clinics.

We have recently established team training plans, career frameworks and competencies to support individual progression. Individual aspirations in line with this will be discussed as part of an annual personal development review (PDR).

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 29/09/2026, subject to availability.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out clinical dietetic assessments and offer and evaluate evidence based interventions for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings in collaboration with patients, relatives and other health care professionals and support staff.
• To hold responsibility for own and / or shared caseload
• Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines.
• To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct including taking responsibility for own continued professional development.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and audit work.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

218-AHP-B7-8263265

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why join us? We are a Dietetic Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire based just under 10 minutes from the M69/M6 interchange. We are diverse in both skill and experience but also in personnel. We are a department of nearly seventy Dietitians (across Coventry and Rugby Hospitals) whose specialities include gastroenterology, critical care, surgery, stroke, major trauma, oncology, renal, diabetes, specialist weight management, paediatrics, intestinal failure and community nutrition support. We also provide student placements to neighbouring universities in Coventry and Birmingham. As a department we are actively involved in both research and audit and actively encourage staff to identify and attend courses relevant to their role and future development.

The department offers a supportive, friendly working environment with a commitment to work-life balance. Additionally, there are a range of additional benefits on offer including access to a range of services to support health and wellbeing, on-site parking (there is however a cost associated with this), car lease scheme and on-site nursery.

If you are looking for a career in a supportive and dynamic department then this is for you.

We encourage applicants to get in touch ahead of an interview to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.

Main responsibilities:

• Carry out dietetic / nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis.
• Use sound clinical reasoning skills to provide appropriate individual dietetic advice and develop treatment plans, including for patients who require enteral or parenteral nutrition, taking into consideration patients own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate.
• Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams to negotiate and agree a holistic approach for each patient.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required, reporting back to senior clinician for regular support and advice.
• Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills as required.
• Contribute to department audit and service development work.
• Support training of student dietitians on clinical placement.
• Support teaching / nutrition education of peers and multi professional colleagues.
• Engage in department and own CPD activities.
• Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Participate in health promotion activities of the department.
• Participate in other duties as required.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Job description Job responsibilities Why join us? We are a Dietetic Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire based just under 10 minutes from the M69/M6 interchange. We are diverse in both skill and experience but also in personnel. We are a department of nearly seventy Dietitians (across Coventry and Rugby Hospitals) whose specialities include gastroenterology, critical care, surgery, stroke, major trauma, oncology, renal, diabetes, specialist weight management, paediatrics, intestinal failure and community nutrition support. We also provide student placements to neighbouring universities in Coventry and Birmingham. As a department we are actively involved in both research and audit and actively encourage staff to identify and attend courses relevant to their role and future development. The department offers a supportive, friendly working environment with a commitment to work-life balance. Additionally, there are a range of additional benefits on offer including access to a range of services to support health and wellbeing, on-site parking (there is however a cost associated with this), car lease scheme and on-site nursery. If you are looking for a career in a supportive and dynamic department then this is for you. We encourage applicants to get in touch ahead of an interview to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have. Main responsibilities: Carry out dietetic / nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis. Use sound clinical reasoning skills to provide appropriate individual dietetic advice and develop treatment plans, including for patients who require enteral or parenteral nutrition, taking into consideration patients own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate. Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams to negotiate and agree a holistic approach for each patient. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required, reporting back to senior clinician for regular support and advice. Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills as required. Contribute to department audit and service development work. Support training of student dietitians on clinical placement. Support teaching / nutrition education of peers and multi professional colleagues. Engage in department and own CPD activities. Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads. Participate in health promotion activities of the department. Participate in other duties as required. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree in Nutrition and Dietetics oHCPC registration oRelevant post graduate master's level qualification OR equivalent evidence of clinical dietetic development in specialist field oDocumented evidence of continuous professional Development related to specialist area oClinical Supervisory Training (students)

Desirable

• oBDA member oMember of relevant BDA specialist interest group oTeaching Qualification oAdvanced communication skills training oPresentation skills training oLeadership training oHealthcare assessment module and prescribing (only if role has an identified need for prescribing)

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant clinical post graduate dietetic including experience in specialist clinical area oEvidence of managing highly complex situations oExcellent clinical knowledge of the nutritional management of a wide variety of clinical conditions based on current best practice oExperience of leading on group and individual dietetic sessions including preparation, delivery and evaluation oSignificant experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team oExperience of supervising, mentoring and appraising colleagues oCan give examples of leading on quality initiatives, audit and / or service improvement work (or oresearch if applicable to post)

Desirable

• oExperience of line management oExperience in research

Knowledge

Essential

• oIn depth dietetic knowledge in specialist area acquired through degree qualification and continuous professional development oIn depth knowledge of national strategy, policy and guidance relevant to post and how they an be applied in planning of services oKnowledge of current issues and research relevant to specialist clinical area oAware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice oSound knowledge of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• oPost registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing

Skills

Essential

• oAble to communicate with clients using expert dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills oAble to anaylse highly complex information and make judgements on dietetic issues oAble to adapt written and oral communication style to meet the needs of various audiences including people from a variety of backgrounds and communication needs without risk of misunderstanding oKeyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice oFlexible approach and willingness to adapt to change oClinical supervision skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree in Nutrition and Dietetics oHCPC registration oRelevant post graduate master's level qualification OR equivalent evidence of clinical dietetic development in specialist field oDocumented evidence of continuous professional Development related to specialist area oClinical Supervisory Training (students) Desirable oBDA member oMember of relevant BDA specialist interest group oTeaching Qualification oAdvanced communication skills training oPresentation skills training oLeadership training oHealthcare assessment module and prescribing (only if role has an identified need for prescribing) Experience Essential oSignificant clinical post graduate dietetic including experience in specialist clinical area oEvidence of managing highly complex situations oExcellent clinical knowledge of the nutritional management of a wide variety of clinical conditions based on current best practice oExperience of leading on group and individual dietetic sessions including preparation, delivery and evaluation oSignificant experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team oExperience of supervising, mentoring and appraising colleagues oCan give examples of leading on quality initiatives, audit and / or service improvement work (or oresearch if applicable to post) Desirable oExperience of line management oExperience in research Knowledge Essential oIn depth dietetic knowledge in specialist area acquired through degree qualification and continuous professional development oIn depth knowledge of national strategy, policy and guidance relevant to post and how they an be applied in planning of services oKnowledge of current issues and research relevant to specialist clinical area oAware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice oSound knowledge of principles of clinical governance Desirable oPost registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing Skills Essential oAble to communicate with clients using expert dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills oAble to anaylse highly complex information and make judgements on dietetic issues oAble to adapt written and oral communication style to meet the needs of various audiences including people from a variety of backgrounds and communication needs without risk of misunderstanding oKeyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice oFlexible approach and willingness to adapt to change oClinical supervision skills Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our well established and friendly Nutrition and Dietetics team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. This permanent Band 6 post is full time (37.5 hours per week) specialising in type 1 diabetes outpatients, DAFNE (potential opportunity for training/development) and the REACT team, providing dietetic input to a multidisciplinary therapy team to ensure vulnerable patients' nutritional and hydration needs are met particularly in urgent and emergency care.

The post holder will also provide the clinical support and development of a Band 5 Dietitian, as well as supporting B and C student placements.

The Nutrition and Dietetic Department consists of over 40 members of staff, providing integrated acute and community nutrition and dietetic services across Buckinghamshire.

We actively encourage CPD and clinical supervision for the professional development of the team. The department has good secretarial / IT support and takes students for B and C placements. Accommodation on site may be available.

Main duties of the job

To be an autonomous practitioner and act as a source of clinical expertise in the areas of type 1 diabetes in the out-patient setting and nutrition support across acute and community services (supporting timely discharge/front door care).

To work autonomously, developing dietetic input to a multidisciplinary therapyTeam (REACT) to ensure vulnerable patients nutritional and hydration needs are met particularly in urgent and emergency care.

To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of patients requiring dietetic treatment in diabetes services.

To provide support for dietitians, dietetic assistants, student dietitians and members of the wider MDT.

To develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in dietetics and nutritional support.

To work autonomously to assess and advise on nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition and diet history) and the development of suitable Dietetics care plans, feeding plans/regimens (including the calculation of nutritional requirements and client centred goals)

To develop and deliver the dietetic service within urgent and emergency care (accident and emergency, short stay ward) to ensure patients receive dietetic support in a timely manner, in order to influence nutritional status as early as possible.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum - pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-C8066238-B

Job locations

stoke mandeville Hospital

mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8BD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• An appropriate degree recognised for registration with HCPC
• Registered with HCPC
• Post graduate/CPD training evidence of study in relevant specialist field specialist training
• Documentary evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• British Dietetic Association Member
• Membership of Specialist Group of the BDA / PENG

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Ability to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients, colleagues and members of the MDT (verbal / written)
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Supervision of individual staff members
• Ability to work flexibly and be adaptable to meet the changing requirements and needs of the service
• Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
• Ability to state the case for nutritional intervention as part of the care plan
• Able to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive patients or carers
• Able to respond to unpredictable work-patterns and interruptions
• Ability to manage and prioritise clinical caseload
• Ability to document and record accurate records in line with national standards
• Ability to record activity and other data manually and electronically
• To complete allocated projects and meet deadlines
• Experience of engaging in project / guideline /QI /service development
• Competent user of IT equipment and basic software [email, word processing, data inputting, dietary assessment]
• PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
• Ability to assist in developing educational resources to meet the needs of patients and carers which are evidence-based
• Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for dietetics including importance of audit projects
• Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) and code of practice and professional guidelines Commitment to engage in CPD, appraisal process and clinical supervision
• Skills to train other health care professionals and student dietitians
• Clear and concise verbal communication
• Able to organise own caseload
• High emphasis on patient care
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to develop professionally
• Practices evidence-based dietetics; can research and appraise evidence; can devise practical action from evidence

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Desirable

• Ability to travel to other sites

Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential An appropriate degree recognised for registration with HCPC Registered with HCPC Post graduate/CPD training evidence of study in relevant specialist field specialist training Documentary evidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable British Dietetic Association Member Membership of Specialist Group of the BDA / PENG SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients, colleagues and members of the MDT (verbal / written) Ability to work effectively as part of a team Supervision of individual staff members Ability to work flexibly and be adaptable to meet the changing requirements and needs of the service Ability to reflect and appraise own performance Ability to state the case for nutritional intervention as part of the care plan Able to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive patients or carers Able to respond to unpredictable work-patterns and interruptions Ability to manage and prioritise clinical caseload Ability to document and record accurate records in line with national standards Ability to record activity and other data manually and electronically To complete allocated projects and meet deadlines Experience of engaging in project / guideline /QI /service development Competent user of IT equipment and basic software [email, word processing, data inputting, dietary assessment] PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Ability to assist in developing educational resources to meet the needs of patients and carers which are evidence-based Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for dietetics including importance of audit projects Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) and code of practice and professional guidelines Commitment to engage in CPD, appraisal process and clinical supervision Skills to train other health care professionals and student dietitians Clear and concise verbal communication Able to organise own caseload High emphasis on patient care Demonstrates initiative and the ability to develop professionally Practices evidence-based dietetics; can research and appraise evidence; can devise practical action from evidence SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Desirable Ability to travel to other sites

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

stoke mandeville Hospital

mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

stoke mandeville Hospital

mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

• The Band 5 rotational role provides experience in a variety of settings across UHCW and may be placed within any of the services supported by UHCW Dietitians.
• Provides a professional dietetic service for adults and paediatrics, across a range of general medical and surgical inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and the community at UHCW.
• Assesses and treats own workload of patients / clients and maintains associated records, with support as necessary from Senior colleagues.
• Liaises with dietetic colleagues and other members of hospital staff as necessary e.g. medical, nursing, catering and other health professionals.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

As a valued member of the Dietetic & SLT department, the post holder will be involved in a wide range of activities to support the patient journey. The post holder will adhere to the following:

Clinical

• To work autonomously to provide dietetic advice to adult and paediatric patients, their carers and staff with a range of medical conditions within in-patient, out-patient and community settings f within agreed protocols and guidelines and with support from senior colleagues when necessary including: Carry out nutritional assessments (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional problem. Development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements, analysis of nutritional intakes sometimes using specialist IT systems, client centred goals and discharge planning including patients on artificial nutritional support) Prescription of dietary treatment and ACBS products for conditions where there are limited professional / clinical guidelines available Facilitation of group sessions to support patient knowledge and behaviour change.
• To be clinically competent to give dietetic advice, treatment and dietary counselling to patients in a variety of conditions across different settings.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B5-8263747

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Training and Education

• To participate in the clinical supervision of student dietitians, including planning timetables and undertaking tutorials.
• To carry out nutrition education & training for nurses, support workers, catering and medical staff as required.

Professional

• To keep up to date with developments in dietetics participating in appropriate training and development activities
• To actively participate and contribute to departmental clinical supervision group to ensure regular evaluation of practice through peer review.
• To participate in the preparation and update of dietary information and resources.
• To support and participate in dietetic staff meetings, sharing knowledge, evaluating, and improving service delivery.
• To participate in the departments Clinical Governance programme including evidence-based practice workshops, clinical audit and reporting of clinical risks.
• To document patient activity data in accordance with trust and professional standards.
• To comment on nutrition & dietetic guidelines and procedures and proposes changes to working practice.
• To participate in personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
• To work as an autonomous practitioner working within the BDA Code of professional conduct and HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency (Dietitians).
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the profile of the Dietetic profession.
• To ensure that all Trust wide and departmental standards and guidelines are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care, to all who encounter services provided by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities Training and Education To participate in the clinical supervision of student dietitians, including planning timetables and undertaking tutorials. To carry out nutrition education & training for nurses, support workers, catering and medical staff as required. Professional To keep up to date with developments in dietetics participating in appropriate training and development activities To actively participate and contribute to departmental clinical supervision group to ensure regular evaluation of practice through peer review. To participate in the preparation and update of dietary information and resources. To support and participate in dietetic staff meetings, sharing knowledge, evaluating, and improving service delivery. To participate in the departments Clinical Governance programme including evidence-based practice workshops, clinical audit and reporting of clinical risks. To document patient activity data in accordance with trust and professional standards. To comment on nutrition & dietetic guidelines and procedures and proposes changes to working practice. To participate in personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives. To work as an autonomous practitioner working within the BDA Code of professional conduct and HCPC Standards of conduct, performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency (Dietitians). Contributes to the development and maintenance of the profile of the Dietetic profession. To ensure that all Trust wide and departmental standards and guidelines are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of total care, to all who encounter services provided by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc in Dietetics or equivalent oDietitian Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• oBDA member (or application submitted)

Experience

Essential

• oDietetic placement experience in a variety of NHS settings.

Desirable

• oExperience in an acute NHS hospital during B or C clinical placement. oAn interest in both adult and paediatric patient care oAn interest in community and acute settings oRecent post qualification dietetic experience oExperience of working in a health or social care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• oUp to date dietetic professional knowledge acquired through degree

Desirable

• oMulti-cultural awareness oAn awareness of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children

Skills

Essential

• oAble to communicate with clients or their carers using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills oAble to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues oAble to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, without risk of misunderstanding oAble to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills oKeyboard skills

Desirable

• oIT skills to support clinical practice (e.g. patient information systems, e-mail, internet, literature search, dietary analysis, word processing, presentation packages)

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc in Dietetics or equivalent oDietitian Registered with HCPC Desirable oBDA member (or application submitted) Experience Essential oDietetic placement experience in a variety of NHS settings. Desirable oExperience in an acute NHS hospital during B or C clinical placement. oAn interest in both adult and paediatric patient care oAn interest in community and acute settings oRecent post qualification dietetic experience oExperience of working in a health or social care setting Knowledge Essential oUp to date dietetic professional knowledge acquired through degree Desirable oMulti-cultural awareness oAn awareness of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children Skills Essential oAble to communicate with clients or their carers using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills oAble to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues oAble to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, without risk of misunderstanding oAble to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills oKeyboard skills Desirable oIT skills to support clinical practice (e.g. patient information systems, e-mail, internet, literature search, dietary analysis, word processing, presentation packages) Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic dietitian looking for an exciting, varied role within an acute hospital setting, we have both permanent and 12 month Fixed Term vacancies available

Whether you're newly qualified, finishing your degree, or looking for a new challenge this post will suit a dynamic band 5 Dietitian looking to experience a varied caseload within a supportive and friendly team.

We have job opportunities across teams who cover: Acute Medicine; Healthcare of Older People and Stroke; Surgery and Specialist Medicine which includes Infectious Disease and Respiratory. Each of these teams have Band 6's and Band 7's to be able to provide clinical supervision, support and guidance.

We are part of a large friendly department with opportunities to complete attachments in a number of specialist dietetic areas including oncology, renal, HIV, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, weight management and bariatrics, gastroenterology, paediatrics and community nutrition support.

Alongside the senior colleagues within our teams we also have a wealth of specialist dietetic staff across our department to be able to provide support as you build your clinical knowledge. All of our newly qualified starters are enrolled on our preceptorship programme and have a designated mentor. This ensures clinical and professional support is available as you start your dietetic career and we welcome you into our department.

This post is a great platform on which to start or continue to build your dietetic career!

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a supportive, forward thinking team of Dietitians and Assistant Practitioners who are enthusiastic about providing high quality dietetic care and are working on a range of service improvement projects to maximise effectiveness. We are focused on delivering the highest quality care to our patients, both in the hospital setting and on discharge. You will be confident in working within a variety of multidisciplinary teams and advocating for the best nutritional care for the patient. Our Trust uses electronic documentation systems to help facilitate efficient working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills are required.

Whilst a car is not essential flexibility is required in order to facilitate cover for the caseload across our hospital sites.

The Trust is committed to providing a 7 day therapy service with participation in bank holiday cover for dietetics.

The Trust is a multi-site organisation, you may be required to work at any of the Trust sites and you may need to change your normal place of work, either temporarily or on a permanent basis, as a result of development or reorganisation of Trust services.

We would support applicants looking for part time or full time hours.

If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Sarah Thatapudi on 0121 424 2673.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and enforces a no smoking policy.

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.

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Due to additional funding for 12 months we have an exciting opportunity to recruit a 0.6 wte Head and Neck Dietitian. This is a new pathway and you will help support patients experiencing late effects of head and neck cancer treatment and will work closely with the multi disciplinary team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible Dietitian who enjoys team working and has experience in nutrition support and enteral feeding to lead the Head and Neck team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This is the regional head and neck centre in the West Midlands and covers both inpatients and outpatients focusing supporting head and neck cancer surgery, rehabilitation following radiotherapy, and late effects.

You should work well in a MDT, strive for high levels of excellence and will be involved in audits and research to improve care for patients with late effects of head and neck cancer. You will work as an integral member of the hospital's well respected dietetic team. You will deliver high quality nutritional care alongside our proactive and enthusiastic dietetic team made up of over 60 dietitians and assistants.

If this post is for you, come and develop your clinical, multi-professional and audit skills, knowledge and practice.

The dietetic department at QEHB has a robust CPD program and is committed to providing excellent line management, supervision/support, specialist training and other forms of CPD.

Main duties of the job

Provide expert nutritional rehabilitation & long-term support for people living with the late effects of head & neck cancer treatment, improving nutritional status, function & quality of life in both an inpatient & outpatient setting.

• Provide specialist assessment/management of patients experiencing nutritional late effects following head & neck cancer treatment for both inpatients & outpatients
• Manage complex symptoms affecting oral intake including dysphagia, xerostomia, trismus, taste changes, fibrosis, strictures from surgery & radiotherapy
• Develop/monitor individualised nutrition care plans to optimise nutritional status, quality of life & long-term health outcomes
• Lead management of enteral feeding patients, including tube-feeding reviews, home enteral feeding discharges & long-term PEG/RIG support
• Work as a core member of the multidisciplinary late effects team, collaborating closely with SLT, oncology, surgery, dentistry, nursing, psychology & rehabilitation services
• Support survivorship and rehabilitation, helping patients return to oral intake, maintain muscle mass, improve function, and self-manage ongoing symptoms
• Coordinate & prioritise a specialist caseload including triaging referrals and ensuring timely follow-up of complex patients
• Develop/improve clinical pathways, guidelines & patient resources to enhance care for people living with and beyond head & neck cancer
• Lead audit, service evaluation & quality improvement projects to demonstrate outcomes and drive service development

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.

Job summary

We are delighted to welcome applications for a Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian to join our dedicated Paediatric Diabetes Team. You will provide expert nutritional assessment, advice, and education to children and young people living with diabetes, supporting them and their families to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised, evidence-based care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development and delivery of high-quality paediatric diabetes services across North and Mid Bedfordshire, while supporting service improvement and innovation.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist dietetic care to children and young people living with diabetes, managing a varied and complex caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will deliver expert nutritional education, advice, and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure personalised, evidence-based care.

The role also provides opportunities to contribute to service development and improvement initiatives, clinical audit, staff training, and the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based paediatric diabetes services.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.