Renal Dietitian Team Lead — Clinical & Leadership Role

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Clinical Lead Kidney Dietitian to manage dietetic care in clinics and support haemodialysis units. The role requires leadership, clinical supervision, and involvement in training Dietitians and students. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, experience in renal specialties, and strong IT and clinical skills. This position is full-time, with opportunities to work across multiple sites in England.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months recent post grad Dietetic experience in a Renal specialty area.
• Clinical expertise in managing complex Kidney patients.
• Experience in student training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietetic care for consultant led kidney clinics.
• Provide dietetic cover to haemodialysis satellite unit.
• Involve in clinical teaching and assessment of students.

Skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Interpreting complex clinical conditions

Specialist kidney treatment advice

Staff attendance management

Advanced clinical reasoning skills

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

HCPC registration

Trained/work in the NHS

Masters modules

Job description

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Clinical Lead Kidney Dietitian to manage dietetic care in clinics and support haemodialysis units. The role requires leadership, clinical supervision, and involvement in training Dietitians and students. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration, experience in renal specialties, and strong IT and clinical skills. This position is full-time, with opportunities to work across multiple sites in England.