Dietetic Lead for Research and Development

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is seeking a Dietetic Research Lead to enhance research capability within the Nutrition and Dietetics department. The ideal candidate will have broad clinical knowledge and doctoral-level research experience. The role involves developing and implementing a strategy for embedding research in clinical practice, supporting staff, and fostering a culture of innovation. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on professional growth and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical dietetics and research.
• Proven ability to lead research initiatives.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a research strategy.
• Support clinical dietetic teams in developing research.
• Encourage a culture of innovation and quality improvement within the department.

Skills

Broad clinical knowledge

Research experience at doctoral level

Ability to support and develop research

Education

Doctoral level qualification in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you keen to work in an innovative role supporting clinical research? We are seeking a substantive Dietetic Research Lead with broad clinical knowledge coupled with research experience at doctoral level to support our large and expanding Nutrition and Dietetics department at UCLH.

Working collaboratively, the post holder will be based in the Nutrition & Dietetics Department with a remit to build research capacity and capability across our clinical dietetic teams. The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of a strategy for embedding research, developing the culture, and building research capacity within dietetics, in keeping with the Health Education England AHP Research and Innovation Strategy.

The post holder will be required to support others within the department to develop research within both NHS and commercial landscape. The post will be line managed by the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics and supported by the team in the Centre for Nurse, Midwife and AHP led Research (CNMAR).

Nutrition and Dietetics at UCLH is a forward-thinking service, committed to personal and professional development. As such you will benefit from supervision and support within an established and highly regarded department. We are working to encourage and support a strong culture of innovation, quality improvement, audit, and research. We have a close collaborative relationship with the Division of Medicine at UCL which includes teaching across their range of programmes and supervision of student research projects.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Why UCLH

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

*UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.