Acute Dietitian | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in London seeks a motivated Band 5 Dietitian for a 1-year fixed-term contract. The role involves providing nutrition support to patients in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, managing a caseload, and engaging in continuous professional development. Candidates should have strong communication and team-working skills, with opportunities available for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health services

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Band 5 Dietitian or experienced Dietitian seeking acute hospital clinical experience.
• Strong team-working and communication skills.
• Willingness to develop professionally with opportunities to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service to patients requiring oral and enteral nutrition support.
• Manage a caseload and contribute to an MDT in a fast-paced acute hospital setting.
• Communicate effectively with consultants, nursing staff and pharmacy colleagues.
• Engage in work-based education, CPD and audit activities.

Skills

Team-working skills

Communication skills

Education

Newly qualified or experienced Dietitian

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. 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.

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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.

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a service to patients requiring oral and enteral nutrition support on allocated wards with support from senior colleagues for complex cases.
• Manage a caseload and contribute to an MDT in a fast-paced acute hospital setting.
• Communicate effectively with consultants, nursing staff and pharmacy colleagues.
• Engage in work-based education, CPD and audit activities to enhance clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Band 5 Dietitian or experienced Dietitian seeking acute hospital clinical experience (1 year fixed term).
• Strong team-working and communication skills.
• Willingness to develop professionally with opportunities to upskill.