Professional Lead in Dietetics

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered Dietitian to lead and develop Dietetics across diverse clinical settings in London. You will bring extensive clinical expertise, governance, and collaborative care with patients and families.

You will supervise staff and students, drive CPD, lead service development, and contribute to policy and audit processes while ensuring high quality, safe patient care and effective implementation of local and national

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• MSc level qualification in Dietetics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Clinically active with extensive clinical experience in Dietetics across diverse settings.
• Extensive leadership experience in Dietetic role.
• Significant experience supervising and appraising staff and students.
• Performance management experience.
• Development of Registered and Non-registered Dietitians through CPD including students.
• Facilitation, teaching and presentation to internal and external stakeholders about Dietetics.
• Use clinical audits for monitoring and evaluation of clinical practice.
• Develop, interpret and implement local, regional and national policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure quality assurance, risk assessment and management pertaining to Dietetics.
• Proven experience of leading service development and innovation.
• Engaging patients, families and carers in service development and evaluation.

Education

MSc level qualification

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust's values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration
• MSc Level qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Clinically active with extensive clinical experience within Dietetics in a range of clinical settings and/or types of organisations
• Extensive leadership experience in Dietetic role
• Significant experience supervising and appraising staff and students
• Performance management experience
• Development of Registered and Non-registered Dietitians by contributing to CPD including students
• Facilitation, teaching and presentation to internal and external stakeholders about Dietetics
• Use clinical audit for monitoring and evaluation of clinical practice
• Develop, interpret and implement local, regional and national policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure quality assurance, risk assessment and management pertaining to Dietetics
• Proven experience of leading service development and innovation
• Working with and involving patients, families and carers in service development and evaluation

Desirable criteria

• Involvement at local, regional and national level with the Dietetic network
• Experience undertaking Serious Incident Investigations and/or managing complaints
• Taking part in discussions at senior leadership level
• Developing strategic direction

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust