Clinical Specialist Team Lead Dietitian

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Lead Dietitian to manage a caseload of Neonatal patients in their Level 3 Surgical NICU. The role involves expert nutritional assessment, developing complex patient plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must possess strong clinical knowledge, empathy, and excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits including additional support for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to pay as earned

Free Park & Ride service

Free confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Staff discounts at on-site cafes

Support in career development

Flexible staff bank

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Must have strong clinical knowledge and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Empathy and commitment to ongoing learning required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of Neonatal patients providing expert nutritional assessment.
• Develop and review complex patient plans.
• Attend regional meetings and contribute to service development.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge

Empathy

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Commitment to ongoing learning

Job description

As a Lead Dietitian within our Paediatric team, you'll independently manage a caseload of Neonatal patients on our Level 3 Surgical NICU, providing expert nutritional assessment, advice, and support. You'll develop and review complex patient plans balancing the importance of nutrition alongside complex NICU care needs.

Responsibilities

The neonatal service lead will attend regional meetings, input into regional data collection, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to service development, and act as a role model for our PRIDE values.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone with strong clinical knowledge, empathy, and the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication, organisational skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning are essential.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics