Advanced Dietitian (Cystic Fibrosis)

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom is looking for an HCPC registered advanced dietitian. This role involves providing specialist dietetic services, conducting nutritional assessments, and working in various clinical settings for adult cystic fibrosis patients. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, and excellent communication abilities. Join a diverse, inclusive team committed to innovative healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Keen interest in nutrition in cystic fibrosis.
• Previous clinical experience in nutritional support, pancreatic disease, respiratory or diabetes.
• Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge in specialist area.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic service to adult cystic fibrosis patients.
• Work in various clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient.
• Attend multidisciplinary clinics and provide nutritional assessment.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication

Empathic nature

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Masters level qualification

HCPC registered dietitian

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

We are looking for an HCPC registered advanced dietitian to join our team working in the Wessex Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service 0.6 wte (22.5 hours per week) on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity leave.

The Wessex Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Service looks after patients from a wide area including Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, East and West Sussex, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. We are a friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary team, aiming to provide excellence in adult CF care. You will be working within a close and supportive team of dietitians, specialist nurses, physiotherapists and doctors providing support to inpatients and outpatients with CF.

The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, providing both acute and community services in adults and paediatrics across a range of specialities.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

What You’ll Do

• Be responsible for the specialist provision of a dietetic service to adult cystic fibrosis patients, providing complex nutritional assessment and dietetic advice.
• Work in a variety of clinical settings including acute medical wards, outpatient clinics, annual reviews and occasional MDT home visits.
• Attend and provide input to CF multidisciplinary clinics and meetings.
• Provide complex nutritional assessment and support to CF patients including management of nutrition support, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, liver disease and CF related bone disease.
• Work with an experienced team of CF dietitians including the CF dietetic team lead and band 6 and 7 CF dietitians.
• Be a key member of the multidisciplinary teams working closely with the medical team, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers. You will also be required to liaise closely with teams at other hospitals.
• Provide educational talks on the importance of nutrition in CF to inform patients, nurses, doctors and students.
• Continued professional development is actively encouraged, there will be the opportunity to be involved in service development and regular audit.
• Be involved with the supervision and support of junior dietitians and dietetic assistants as well as student training placements.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in nutrition in cystic fibrosis, with evidence of relevant, strong clinical skills. Knowledge and experience of working in CF would be an advantage but training will also be available.

Previous clinical experience in nutritional support, pancreatic disease, respiratory or diabetes are highly desirable and this post would suit someone who has previously worked at a band 6 or 7 level in these specialities and is looking for a new challenge. Flexibility, ability to prioritise and manage a busy, complex caseload is important.

You must have excellent communication skills as well as an empathic nature to help patients manage their long‑term condition and be aware of the psychological impact this may have.

You will be organised and well‑motivated, demonstrating an ability to act as a senior member of a multidisciplinary team.

Person specification

Trust Values

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
• HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
• Evidence of post‑graduate training in relevant speciality
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience and involvement with training
• Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this
• Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
• Demonstration of understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service delivery

Desirable criteria

• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
• Experience of leading or co‑ordinating audit or research work.
• Clinical supervisory skills training