Community LD Dietitian: Dysphagia & Nutrition Expert

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust is seeking a Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian to provide specialist dietetic assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities, including dysphagia and nutrition support in community and home settings.

The role includes monitoring enteral feeding, coordinating with enteral feed suppliers and GPs, and contributing to multidisciplinary team planning to improve care pathways.

Qualifications

• Specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities.
• Interpret anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data to set realistic goals.
• Adapt assessment and intervention approaches for individuals in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities.
• Manage a defined caseload within community settings (homes, care settings, clinics).
• Monitor and review home enteral feeding; liaise with acute dietetic services for safe transitions.

Skills

Dysphagia management

Nutrition support

Enteral feeding

Team liaison

Education

Registered Dietitian

Tools

Nutritional analysis software

Job description

South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust is seeking a Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian to provide specialist dietetic assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities, including dysphagia and nutrition support in community and home settings.

The role includes monitoring enteral feeding, coordinating with enteral feed suppliers and GPs, and contributing to multidisciplinary team planning to improve care pathways.