Critical Care & Nutrition Support Dietitian

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Senior Specialist Dietitian for a fixed-term role in Critical Care at Whipps Cross University Hospital. This position involves providing specialist nutritional care, supervising junior staff, and engaging in research and audit projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in critical care nutrition and a commitment to professional development. The role offers a supportive environment and a chance to work within a dedicated dietetic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing nutritional care in critical care settings.
• Ability to support and supervise junior team members.
• Strong research and audit skills to promote evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing highly specialist nutritional care to complex patients.
• Supporting and supervising junior team members.
• Ensuring research and audit activities.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Barts Health for a highly motivated Senior Specialist Dietitian to cover 12 hours (Monday & Tuesday) per week in a fixed-term maternity leave role within Critical Care at Whipps Cross University Hospital, until 31st March 2026. The postholder will work alongside another Band 7 Critical Care Dietitian and the wider MDT team, including consultants, CNSs, and other AHPs.

We are looking forward to welcoming a motivated individual to our Nutrition & Dietetic service at Whipps Cross Hospital, which comprises 9 Dietitians and 4 dietetic support workers. The post holder will maintain a strong professional presence within both the dietetic team and the critical care MDT, contributing to the development of the dietetic service and engaging in research and audit projects.

We are committed to work-based education and training to enhance clinical skills, with a robust system for staff supervision and CPD.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing highly specialist nutritional care to complex patients on the Intensive Care Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital.
2. Supporting and supervising junior team members in managing patients with complex nutrition needs across the hospital.
3. Ensuring regular research and audit to promote evidence-based practice.
4. Acting as an expert resource on nutritional management during critical illness, and educating and training dietetic students and healthcare professionals within the trust.
5. Leading in clinical governance activities, including CPD, audit, research, and service development within this specialist area.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, committed to becoming an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. We aim to improve all services for patients, providing safe, high-quality care and fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment that reflects our WeCare values.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Suzy Marcetic, Clinical Lead Dietitian, at [e-mail].