Practice Development Dietitian

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the UK is seeking a compassionate HCPC Registered Dietitian to join their Gastroenterology and Surgical Dietetics Team. In this role, you will manage your own clinical caseload, provide high-quality dietetic care, and develop specialist skills with the opportunity for professional growth. You will be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and development, making a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Dietitian.
• Proactive and adaptable work ethic.
• Willingness to rotate within specialist dietetic teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage own clinical caseload in gastroenterology and surgical wards.
• Develop skills in gastroenterology and surgery.
• Provide high-quality dietetic care to inpatients.
• Assess and implement nutritional interventions.
• Support patient education and training to healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to service audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

HCPC Registered Dietitian

Job description

You’ll be a compassionate, proactive and adaptable dietitian with excellent communication and organisational skills. You’ll be ready to work independently, but with the support of an experienced team and clinical leads.

The Practice Development Dietitian will support you by providing a structured induction and ongoing professional development support through tailored education, training, supervision, and mentorship. There may also be opportunities to rotate within other specialist dietetic teams, such as critical care and medicine, depending on service needs and professional development goals.

About the Team

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HCPC Registered Dietitian to become part of our welcoming Gastroenterology and Surgical Dietetics Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your own clinical caseload across gastroenterology and surgical wards, while also gaining diverse experience in trauma, orthopaedics, and care of the elderly medicine.
• Develop specialist skills in gastroenterology, surgery, and enteral feeding, with structured guidance to help you thrive.
• Provide high‑quality dietetic care to inpatients across gastroenterology, surgical, orthopaedic, and elderly care wards.
• Assess, plan and implement evidence‑based nutritional interventions for patients with complex needs.
• Support patient education and deliver training to other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to service audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in student supervision and the development of dietetic assistant practitioners.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Dietitian.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an experienced team.
• Willingness to rotate within specialist dietetic teams as required.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. The Trust is committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.