Community Dietitian: Elevate Local Nutrition Care

Hcrg Care Group; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

My Reward Hub discounts

Access to wages as you earn them

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Community Dietitian to join our Wiltshire-based team. You will deliver patient-centred dietetic assessments, treatment and management across community settings, including inpatient and outpatient environments.

The role supports CPD and career development within an ambitious Learning Enterprise. You will manage a diverse caseload, interpret biochemical data, and provide practical dietary advice aligned with personalised plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience working within NHS dietetic services (inpatient/outpatient).
• Experience using MUST or similar nutrition screening tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse clinical caseload delivering high-quality dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review.
• Develop and implement evidence-based nutritional care plans using clinical data.
• Communicate complex nutrition information clearly to patients, carers and professionals using motivational interviewing and counselling techniques.
• Provide personalised dietary advice tailored to individual needs and goals.
• Collaborate with GPs, community teams, care homes, and other professionals to deliver integrated care.
• Assess need for oral nutritional supplements and advise on nutrition-related prescribing and interactions.
• Support nutrition/hydration initiatives and review menus with catering teams.
• Design and deliver training for healthcare professionals and staff on topics such as diabetes and nutrition risk screening.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Problem solving

IT skills

Clinical supervision

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC registration eligibility

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Community Dietitian to join our Wiltshire-based team. You will deliver patient-centred dietetic assessments, treatment and management across community settings, including inpatient and outpatient environments.

The role supports CPD and career development within an ambitious Learning Enterprise. You will manage a diverse caseload, interpret biochemical data, and provide practical dietary advice aligned with personalised plans.