Acute Dietitian | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the City of London seeks a Band 5 Dietitian for a 1-year fixed term contract. The role involves managing patient caseloads and providing nutrition support within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be newly qualified or have experience in clinical dietetics, and will engage in professional development. Excellent communication skills are essential. This role promises support and a chance to upskill.

Benefits

Great range of benefits

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced Dietitian required.
• Ability to provide oral and enteral nutrition support.
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage own wards and patients' caseload.
• Work closely with MDT in acute ward settings.
• Participate in CPD and audit.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Support and ability to develop clinical skills

Education

Relevant dietetics qualification

Job description

Overview

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 is for a 1 year fixed term contract.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• There is an opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic MDT and a fast-paced environment with support from the small friendly dietetic team.
• We are committed to work based education and training to enhance clinical skills and we actively encourage CPD and audit.

About Homerton

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.

Trust & Values

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.

Application

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. This advert closes on Friday 19 Sep 2025.