Senior Specialist Dietitian - Eating Disorders | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS foundation trust is seeking a Band 7 Senior Specialist Dietitian to join their All Age Eating Disorder Team in London. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based dietetic support, manage assessments, and work closely with families and a multidisciplinary team. Ideal applicants should have a Registered Dietitian qualification and experience in dietary assessments. This role offers opportunities for professional development and is subject to a probationary period.

Benefits

15% High-Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Experience in managing dietary assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and external agencies.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietetic assessments and record information accurately.
• Liaise with health care professionals to organise appointments.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Dietetic assessments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication with families

Education

Registered Dietitian qualification

Job description

Overview

An opportunity for a Band 7 Senior Specialist Dietitian to join the North East London NHS Foundation Trust All Age Eating Disorder Team. The post involves working in a multidisciplinary all-age specialist Community Eating Disorder team, delivering evidence-based dietetic support to adults, children and young people, their carers and families. The team is committed to providing high‑quality service to enable service users to live the life they want and to influence the success of the service.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietetic assessments and record information accurately on information systems; carry out specialist assessments and interventions.
• Liaise with families, health care professionals, internal and external agencies to organise clinical appointments and multi-disciplinary meetings; attend professional meetings or ward rounds as required.
• Manage a caseload and work closely with the MDT, particularly dietetic colleagues in the team.

Service Area

The All-Age Eating Disorder Service main hub is in Barking, with coverage across the four North East London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

Additional Information

COVID-19 Vaccination: Staff are encouraged to be double vaccinated and receive boosters as the best defence for patients, staff and families.

Probationary Period: This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless currently part way through probation or a bank member of staff.

Starting with NELFT: New starters join on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training, with opportunities to meet executives and attend drop-in sessions. Induction is at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

High-Cost Area Supplement – Outer London: This post attracts a 15% High-Cost Area Supplement of the basic salary, with a minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum of £5,941 pro rata for part-time staff.

Other Information

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria; development needs can be discussed at interview.

Certificates of Sponsorship: As a registered sponsor, eligibility should be checked under the UKVI points-based system; sponsorship cannot be offered for all roles.

Use of AI: Applications should be written by the applicant. If AI tools are used, the document may be rejected as part of the assessment process. Support for accessibility or disability is available as needed.

The advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.