Clinical Specialist Team Lead Dietitian

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a Lead Dietitian to join their Paediatric team, focusing on neonatal patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The role involves managing nutritional assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates should possess a BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics and have extensive clinical experience. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Flexible staff bank

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Clinical Dietetics, particularly in the specialist area.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Neonatal patients providing expert nutritional assessments.
• Develop and review complex patient plans in the NICU.
• Attend regional meetings and contribute to service development.

Skills

Excellent time management

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent

Job description

**12 Month Fixed Term contract/ Secondment opportunity**

We're looking for a Lead Dietitian to join our Paediatric team, supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. You'll be welcomed into a truly diverse, multi-talented department where everyone's background and perspective are valued. Our team brings together a wide range of experiences, cultures, and ideas--making us stronger and more innovative.You'll work closely within supportive multidisciplinary teams, with regular supervision and opportunities for professional growth. We're proud of our open, inclusive culture--your voice matters, and you'll be encouraged to shape how we work.Outside of work, we love to connect and unwind, with regular social events and monthly lunches celebrating cuisines from around the world. We believe in working hard, supporting each other, and having fun together.If you want to develop your skills, make a real impact, and join a team that lives its PRIDE values--People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence--apply now. You'll gain new friends, fresh perspectives, and a workplace where you truly belong.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.

Main duties of the job

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.

As the neonatal service lead you will be expected to attend regional meetings and input into regional data collection. You'll work closely with our multidisciplinary teams, contribute to service development, and act as a role model for our PRIDE values.

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.

About us

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.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• 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
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Typical decisions you'll make:

• Adjusting nutritional care plans in response to changing clinical needs including surgical.
• Prioritising your workload to balance direct patient care, MDT meetings, and service improvement projects.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise within the MDT to advocate for best care for complex, vulnerable patients.

You will be encouraged and supported in your CPD, and as you progress in the role we'll want you to share your knowledge with the wider department, helping to inform and develop departmental policies where required.

If you want to make a real impact, develop your expertise, and join a team where your ideas and individuality are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2259 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent

Experience

• Extensive experience in Clinical Dietetics, a significant period of which should be in the specialist area

Skills

• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to provide leadership especially within the clinical speciality
• Ability to deal with distressed patients/relatives/carers and staff
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum, pro rata