Advanced Specialist Women's and Maternal Dietitian

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital in the UK is seeking an Advanced Specialist Women's and Maternal Dietitian to lead clinical efforts in the maternity department. This new role focuses on improving pregnancy outcomes and providing compassionate, patient-centered dietary management. Candidates should possess a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, be registered with the HCPC, and have experience in women's health, particularly with diabetes and nutrition support. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £53,751 to £60,651 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
• Registered with the HCPC as a dietitian.
• Experience in women's health, particularly maternity and diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within the maternity department.
• Promote excellence and patient involvement in dietary management.
• Work collaboratively with multiple healthcare professionals.

Skills

Experience in maternity care

Clinical leadership

Patient-centered approach

Knowledge in diabetes and nutrition support

Education

Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics

Current HCPC registration

Post graduate training equivalent to Masters level

Job description

Advanced Specialist Women's and Maternal Dietitian

The closing date is 18 January 2026

This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Dietitian.

We are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare – our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

We are looking for a confident and motivated Dietitian to join our Dietetic and Speech Therapy Team at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Our friendly team consists of 14 Dietitians, 8 Speech & Language Therapists, a Dietetic/S&LT support worker and administrator.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced dietitian with an interest in maternity? We are looking for a dietitian with a real passion to drive forward and promote excellence within the maternity department as part of the diabetes specialist multi‑disciplinary team. This is a brand‑new post because of external funding and an exciting opportunity to develop the Dietetic service in this area. You will be responsible for providing clinical leadership within the team to improve pregnancy outcomes and support a positive patient experience. You will work in partnership with other professionals, pregnant people and their families. You will champion patient involvement in the management of their condition through their diet, and you will demonstrate a patient‑centred approach by providing sensitive and complex information in a compassionate manner.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well‑being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while driving forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Degree or equivalent or post graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Evidence of current HCPC registration (State Registered Dietitian)
• Experience and knowledge specific to care of women and birthing with diabetes
• Experience and knowledge in diabetes and nutrition support
• Experience of working in a specialist dietetic service
• Evidence of post graduate training or equivalent in British Dietetic Association (BDA) postgraduate courses equivalent to Masters level
• Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance.
• Member of BDA Specialist Interest Group

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.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearpa inc pro rata