Senior Catering Dietitian & Nutrition Lead

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Trust Lead Catering Dietitian. The role involves working with catering teams, dietitians, and various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of nutritionally adequate hospital menus. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including being a registered dietitian, and possess strong interpersonal and management skills. This role is pivotal in promoting health awareness and ensuring that all dietary standards are met across services.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian status with relevant experience.
• Experience in developing practice in a specialist area.
• Experience in training Dietetic staff and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with catering and dietetic teams.
• Ensure hospital menus meet nutritional standards.
• Advise staff on nutrition care and liaise with various departments.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret health service policies

Ability to manage competing priorities

Analytic and report writing skills

Highly developed communication skills

Education

Health and Care Professions Council Registered Dietitian

Degree in Dietetics or Science/Nutrition

Master's degree in relevant area

Clinical Supervisory Skills Course or Teaching Certificate

Tools

Diet plan

Nutritics

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Trust Lead Catering Dietitian. The role involves working with catering teams, dietitians, and various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of nutritionally adequate hospital menus. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including being a registered dietitian, and possess strong interpersonal and management skills. This role is pivotal in promoting health awareness and ensuring that all dietary standards are met across services.