Senior Specialist Dietitian

University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire Nhs Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Car lease scheme

On-site nursery

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is recruiting a Dietitian for the Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Team. The post involves managing a complex clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based, person-centred nutritional care within a multidisciplinary framework.

You will contribute to service development, governance, audits, and staff/student supervision. The role offers excellent development opportunities within a large teaching Trust with a commitment to training and

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate master's or equivalent in clinical dietetics.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dietetic/nutritional assessments and interpret results to determine nutritional needs.
• Develop and monitor evidence-based treatment plans, including enteral/parenteral nutrition when needed.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audits and service development.
• Support teaching and supervision of student dietitians and junior staff.

Skills

Dietetic assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

HCPC registration

Postgraduate Masters or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to advertise this exciting role within our Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Team at UHCW NHS Trust. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Dietitian to join our dynamic team at UHCW. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will manage a complex clinical caseload, providing evidence-based, person-centred nutritional care that considers medical, psychological and social factors affecting weight management. The role will provide specialist dietetic expertise to patients and colleagues, contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and treatment planning, and support safe and effective pathways across the wider health system. The post holder will also contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and evaluation, and support the development and supervision of dietetic staff and students. We have recently established team training plans, career frameworks and competencies to support individual progression. Individual aspirations in line with this will be discussed as part of an annual personal development review (PDR). Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out clinical dietetic assessments and offer and evaluate evidence based interventions for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings in collaboration with patients, relatives and other health care professionals and support staff.
• To hold responsibility for own and / or shared caseload
• Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines.
• To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct including taking responsibility for own continued professional development.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and audit work.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted: 19 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 3 years

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: 218-AHP-B7-8368693

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Job responsibilities

Why join us? We are a Dietetic Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire based just under 10 minutes from the M69/M6 interchange. We are diverse in both skill and experience but also in personnel. We are a department of nearly seventy Dietitians (across Coventry and Rugby Hospitals) whose specialities include gastroenterology, critical care, surgery, stroke, major trauma, oncology, renal, diabetes, specialist weight management, paediatrics, intestinal failure and community nutrition support. We also provide student placements to neighbouring universities in Coventry and Birmingham. As a department we are actively involved in both research and audit and actively encourage staff to identify and attend courses relevant to their role and future development.

The department offers a supportive, friendly working environment with a commitment to work-life balance. Additionally, there are a range of additional benefits on offer including access to a range of services to support health and wellbeing, on-site parking (there is however a cost associated with this), car lease scheme and on-site nursery.

We encourage applicants to get in touch ahead of an interview to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.

Main responsibilities

• Carry out dietetic / nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis.
• Use sound clinical reasoning skills to provide appropriate individual dietetic advice and develop treatment plans, including for patients who require enteral or parenteral nutrition, taking into consideration patients own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate.
• Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams to negotiate and agree a holistic approach for each patient.
• Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required, reporting back to senior clinician for regular support and advice.
• Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills as required.
• Contribute to department audit and service development work.
• Support training of student dietitians on clinical placement.
• Support teaching / nutrition education of peers and multi professional colleagues.
• Engage in department and own CPD activities.
• Cover the work of colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Participate in health promotion activities of the department.
• Participate in other duties as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Relevant post graduate master's level qualification OR equivalent evidence of clinical dietetic development in specialist field
• Documented evidence of continuous professional Development related to specialist area
• Clinical Supervisory Training (students)

Desirable

• BDA member
• Member of relevant BDA specialist interest group
• Teaching Qualification
• Advanced communication skills training
• Presentation skills training
• Leadership training
• Healthcare assessment module and prescribing (only if role has an identified need for prescribing)

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical post graduate dietetic including experience in specialist clinical area
• Evidence of managing highly complex situations
• Excellent clinical knowledge of the nutritional management of a wide variety of clinical conditions based on current best practice
• Experience of leading on group and individual dietetic sessions including preparation, delivery and evaluation
• Significant experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of supervising, mentoring and appraising colleagues
• Can give examples of leading on quality initiatives, audit and / or service improvement work (or research if applicable to post)

Desirable

• Experience of line management
• Experience in research

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth dietetic knowledge in specialist area acquired through degree qualification and continuous professional development
• In depth knowledge of national strategy, policy and guidance relevant to post and how they can be applied in planning of services
• Knowledge of current issues and research relevant to specialist clinical area
• Aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice
• Sound knowledge of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Post registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing

Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate with clients using expert dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills
• Able to analyse highly complex information and make judgements on dietetic issues
• Able to adapt written and oral communication style to meet the needs of various audiences including people from a variety of backgrounds and communication needs without risk of misunderstanding
• Keyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice
• Flexible approach and willingness to adapt to change
• Clinical supervision skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace.
• For posts with managerial responsibility only: Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Dietetic Manager, Community Services, Jess Foss, [e-mail], 07979770279