Bank Specialist Learning Disabilities Dietitian

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Dietitian to deliver community nutrition support for adults with learning disabilities in Hackney. The post is part-time (30 hours/week) with flexible working, based in Integrated Learning Disability Services across community settings, homes and supported living environments.

You will collaborate with MDT colleagues and provide evidence-based dietary care.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.
• UK registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic input in a community setting for adults with learning disabilities.
• Ensure dietary assessments and evidence-based, patient-centred treatment plans.
• Prioritise and review service users needing oral or enteral nutrition support; manage care plans and correspondence.
• Delegate nutrition screening to Health Support Workers.
• Maintain electronic dietetic records in line with Trust and council standards.
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions via goals, audits and outcome measures.

Skills

multidisciplinary teamwork

communication skills

planning and prioritising

Education

Nutrition & Dietetics degree

UK HCPC registration

BDTA membership

Job description

Main area Dietician Grade Band 7 Contract Bank: 6 months Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

30 hours per week (Weekdays, 9.00 - 17.00) Job ref 363-BANKSLDD- 8352902

Employer East London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Leonard's Hospital Town London Salary £32.78 - £35.79 per hour, Inclusive of Inner London weighting Salary period Daily Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Band 7

ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Job overview

The post is based in the Integrated Learning Disability Services (ILDS) in the London Borough of Hackney. The ILDS is an integrated, multidisciplinary health and social care team providing services to adults with a learning disability.

This post provides dietetic services to adults with a learning disability who have compromised nutritional status. The dietetic service will be provided to clients in various community settings including people’s homes, residential and supported living homes. The post holder will work closely with speech& language therapists, offering nutrition support to people with dysphagia, enteral feeding , and low volume toleranc e .

The role will involve working closely with other MDT members across the service, other d ietitians in learning disabilities services across the wider Trust, and with key partners including mainstream services and the Acute Trust s .

There will be opportunities to liaise with and develop professional practice with other Dietitians across the Trust .

Clinical supervision will be provided by the Professional Development Lead Dietitian . There will be training and development opportunities for the post - holder.

Main duties of the job

P rovide dietetic input in a community setting for adults diagnosed with a learning disability resgistered with a Hackney GP .

Ensure acute dietary assessments , expert advice based on evidence-based practice, and implement patient-centred treatment plans .

Effectively prioritise and review service users with learning disabilit ies requiring oral or enteral nutrition support , and be responsible for their dietary assessment and nutritional care planning, including related correspondence with other professionals and services involved in their care , as well as their carers / supporters.

Delegate nutrition screening to Health Support Workers .

Ensure that accurate and comprehensive electronic dietetic records of assessment, care plans, treatment, progress and discharge summaries are main tained in line with T rust and council standards and policies.

M onitor effectiveness of dietary interventions through goal setting, audit, outc oom measurements and evaluation .

H ave a thorough understanding of the current legislation and guidance relating to people with learning disa bilities and their health needs.

Working for our organisation

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements.
Please consult the attached job description and person specification associated with the vacancy profile of this advertisement.

Person specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

• A undergraduate or a post-graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
• UK registered with Health Professional Council
• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Experience

• Experience of teaching/training other professionals
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary team
• Experience in the provision oral nutrition support (i.e. fortification, sip feeds)
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
• Experience of working with adults with a learning disability or mental health difficulties
• Post registration training or experience in psychological approaches to patient care i.e. CBT
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of supporting dietetic students
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of working in palliative care
• Experience in learning disability dietetics - understanding of individual needs, communication needs, co-morbidities

Knowledge and Skills

• A working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
• Effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply NICE guidance to practice
• Ability to apply good governance to area of responsibility
• An understanding of the complex needs of people with learning disabilities
• Demonstrates a good understanding of general dietetics
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills
• Able to prioritise workload and is flexible in approach
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Member of relevant British Dietetic Association Specialist Interest Group

Other

• Able to use analytical and problem-solving skills to apply to own practice
• Demonstrate different approaches to communicating, both as individuals and in groups
• Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated
• Able to plan and deliver training/education to Health Care Professional, non-medical carers and LD patient groups
• Able to supervise and guide junior staff and students/apprentices
• Is proficient in the use of email, internet and Microsoft and Google software packages
• Has understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice
• Is flexible, adaptable and able to work in environments that can be distracting or difficult
• Creative, proactive and innovative approach to work
• Empathetic and willing to advocate for people requiring reasonable adjustments
• Commitment to continuing professional development and an interest in the area of learning disability

Making Things Better

Quality Improvement is a key part of our work to improve our services and refine how we do things. We have a global reputation for our quality improvement work and we don't stand still! So we offer a fantastic opportunity for our staff to learn, lead and contribute towards improving our services.

We launched our Five Year Strategy in April 2018, which identified four main strategic outcomes to improve: population health outcomes, experience of care, staff experience and improve value. This complements the NHS Long Term Strategy and sets out our direction of travel.

Our Community

We provide a wide range of community health and mental health inpatient services to children, young people, adults of working age, and older adults in The City of London, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Bedfordshire and Luton. We provide Forensic services to the whole of North East London. We provide services in urban and rural settings, sometimes in our inpatient units, but mostly in the community close to where people live. Integrated care is key in making the best use of resources and providing effective care.

Aiming High

East London NHS Foundation Trust has achieved its third consecutive 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission; the first Community and Mental Health Trust to achieve this rating for a third time. We were named in the HSJ's Top 10 best places to work in healthcare and were voted Provider Trust of the Year in 2018.

Staff and Service Users United

We strive to ensure that staff feel valued by the Trust and as they are truly pivotal in delivering better outcomes for our patients and service users. Our aspiration is to help to make ELFT the best place to work. This Trust is clinician-led and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services. We pride ourselves on our service user involvement. A service user will be on your assessment centre and interview panel if you are invited to meet us.

We especially welcome people with lived experience of health difficulties, with insight and understanding of different backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles in our population as we believe that this will equip staff to deliver a high standard of care to our service users and patients.

Diversity

ELFT Is committed to being a diverse organisation and our workforce is reflective of the population and communities we serve. We believe that having colleagues with a range of backgrounds and life experiences enriches and adds value to the outcomes we have set out to achieve. Having partnered and endorsed by organisations who are representative and experts in various areas of equality and diversity, we can ensure we are meeting the pre-set standards all the way from recruitment stage throughout the career journey of our employees by being accessible, having fair inclusive practices and a host of staff networks to support, nurture and celebrate our valued staff in the workplace.

Other reasons to apply

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

As part of the relocation scheme we presently have, the Trust could support you with offering up to £8,000 for removal and associated expenses. This is subject to change and terms and conditions apply.

AI in applications

If you use AI or other tools to assist in writing your job application, make sure you add your own personal touch especially in the supporting information section. AI can make writing easier, but it doesn't fully understand the position you’re applying for and might generate false or misleading information. Applications written only by AI often sound generic and may not show your real skills, knowledge, or experience. It's important to write your supporting statement in your own words. East London NHS Foundation Trust does not recommend relying only on AI, as it could negatively impact on your chance of success in the application process.

We carefully check applications to make sure no one has an unfair advantage, and we verify all references. At the interview, you'll be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure everything in your application is accurate. It's important to note that using AI during the interview is not allowed.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.