Acute Dietitian

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a Band 5 Dietitian at a leading NHS Trust in London. The successful candidate will manage their own wards, support patients with nutritional needs, and gain valuable experience in a well-regarded organization. Opportunities for professional development are abundant in this dynamic healthcare environment. Ideal for newly qualified or experienced Dietitians seeking to enhance their career.

Benefits

Work based education and training

Commitment to CPD and audit

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and possess a relevant qualification.
• Ability to analyze complex clinical problems.
• Experience in the clinical dietetics field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional care and support to patients in acute settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.
• Work on complex cases with senior support.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamworking

Education

BSc Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC registration

Tools

Good computer literacy

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified band 5 Dietitian, or an experienced Dietitian looking to gain excellent clinical dietetic experience in the acute hospital setting. This role has potential to rotate into the community team next April.

We are looking for a motivated Dietitian with excellent team working skills to join our innovative and proactive team.

You will have your own wards and caseload of patients providing a service to those requiring oral and enteral nutrition support with some complex cases with appropriate support provided by senior colleagues. There will be opportunities to upskill and develop as your work progresses within the Trust.

Homerton is a 300 bed hospital with surgical, medical and stroke wards for which the post holder will be able to gain experience and work within a dynamic MDT. It is a fast paced environment and there is lots of support from the small friendly dietetic team.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the MDT on Acute wards. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills to liaise directly with consultants, nursing and pharmacy colleagues.

We are committed to work based education and training to enhance clinical skills and we actively encourage CPD and audit.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details Date posted

04 Mehefin 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. incl.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS1-0441

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification essential Essential

• BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
• HCPC registered
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds e.g. via advocacy/interpreters
• Ability to problem solve, analyse complex clinical problems and create practical solutions to provide best clinical care
• Ability to assess and implement clear, evidence based treatment regimens and advice for a range of patients
• Good computer Literacy skills
• Uses own initiative
• Awareness of all basic clinical dietetic principles including general nutritional support.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Postgraduate clinical dietetic experience in an acute or community setting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to reflect and appraise own performance
• Ability to demonstrate teamworking

Person Specification essential Essential

• BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
• HCPC registered
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds e.g. via advocacy/interpreters
• Ability to problem solve, analyse complex clinical problems and create practical solutions to provide best clinical care
• Ability to assess and implement clear, evidence based treatment regimens and advice for a range of patients
• Good computer Literacy skills
• Uses own initiative
• Awareness of all basic clinical dietetic principles including general nutritional support.
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Postgraduate clinical dietetic experience in an acute or community setting
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to reflect and appraise own performance
• Ability to demonstrate teamworking

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)