Clinical Specialist Dietitian (Neonates)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Dietitian for a Development Post aimed at leading nutrition and dietetics on neonatal units. The successful candidate will transition from a Band 7 to Band 8A role, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care. Applicants are expected to have HCPC registration and relevant qualifications in dietetics. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary of £64,156 to £71,148 per annum.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Post registration experience as Band 6 or 7 in paediatric areas is essential.
• Experience of developing and teaching in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition and dietetics across neonatal services.
• Manage and lead junior dietitians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for high quality care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Evidence of ongoing CPD

Clinical skills and ability to assess patients

Experience of audit or service development

Experience of MDT working

Enthusiastic and motivated for progression

Education

BSc/MSc or equivalent in dietetics

Post graduate courses relevant to specialty

Job description

Job summary

Band 7 to 8A Development Post

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to lead in the delivery of nutrition and dietetics on our two neonatal units. This is a developmental post designed to support the post holder to gain the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to progress from a Band 7 to a Band 8A Clinical Specialist role leading nutrition and dietetic provision across both units. The successful candidate will start as a Band 7, and be expected to meet the key competencies within 6 months of commencing their post to progress to Band 8a.

There is a strong emphasis of working with the MDT to support and drive family integrated care principles and support the units with the baby friendly initiative. You will work with the supportive and friendly neonatal MDT which includes a team of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, nursing and medical teams.

Our level 3 unit at the Chelsea site is the surgical centre for North West London. We are looking for someone with skills and knowledge in the management of nutritional interventions of complex surgical, preterm and term infants, including post-operative and longer term management. The post holder will provide input and resource to the level 2 unit at West Middlesex University Hospital. The post holder will also provide supervision and management of more junior dietitians covering both neonatal units.

Interviews for this role will take place on 4-Feb-26

Main duties of the job

• To provide nutrition and dietetics across both neonatal services
• To provide clinical, operational management and leadership of more junior dietitians
• To provide leadership, direction, teaching and support to facilitate high quality care to infants and families in collaboration with the MDT
• To provide specialist advice within the neonatal services across the Trust and externally as required
• To ensure nutrition and dietetic clinical guidelines and referral criteria are in line with latest evidence
• To be willing and eager to work through a competency framework to achieve the necessary skills and experience to progress to a band 8a clinical specialist post

Please refer to attached JD for more details.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Band 8a

Salary £64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full‑time

Reference number 289‑CS‑192‑A

Job locations Cross site – Chelsea & Westminster Hospital/West Middlesex Hospital

Person Specification

Essential

• HCPC registration
• BSc/MSc or equivalent in dietetics
• Post graduate courses relevant to specialty
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Post registration experience as Band 6 or 7 in paediatric areas including neonates
• Experience of audit, service evaluation or service development/QI
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of developing and teaching
• Clinical skills and ability to assess patients, problem solve, plan intervention/set goals
• Enthusiastic and motivated to work towards 8a level
• Evidence of effective time management and prioritisation

Desirable

• Member of special interest group
• Completion of BDA level 5 and enhanced neonatal dietetic module
• Experience of managing neonatal and paediatric surgical infantsli>
• Experience of managing service change

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cross site – Chelsea & Westminster Hospital/West Middlesex Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

12 January 2026

Job description

Please refer to the attached JD for full details of the responsibilities and requirements of the role.