Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian

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

Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian

To provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities presenting with dysphagia, malnutrition, obesity, enteral feeding needs, and other complex nutritional issues, under the guidance of senior colleagues where required. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload of adults with learning disabilities within community settings, including homes, residential care settings, supported living environments, day services, education settings and clinics. To undertake comprehensive, person-centred dietetic assessments (including interpretation of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary information with the use of nutritional analysis software when required) establish realistic, evidence-based goals and adapt assessment and intervention approaches to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in partnership with service users, families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team. To monitor and review clients receiving home enteral feeding, liaising with acute dietetic services, community teams, carers, and other professionals to support safe transitions of care. To liaise with enteral feeding companies regarding the provision of prescribed feeds, equipment, and associated support services including specialist nurses provided by enteral feeding contract. To advise on the appropriate use of ACBS-approved products, including oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds, and specialist dietary products, in accordance with local prescribing guidance and in liaison with GPs where appropriate. To provide dietary and nutritional advice to service users, families, carers, support providers, and professionals, adapting communication methods to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities. To provide advice regarding menu planning, nutritional standards, texture modification, and food fortification in residential homes, supported living services, and community settings. To attend and contribute to the weekly multidisciplinary learning disabilities team meetings for dietetic referrals and joint care planning for clients requiring dietetic intervention.

£47,951 - £56,863 pro rata per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust