Specialist Dietitian

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian for a full-time role at St Mary's Hospital. Candidates should have a recognised Degree in Dietetics, be eligible for HCPC registration, and possess clinical experience in an NHS setting. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in high-quality patient care. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Dietetics.
• Eligible for HCPC registration.
• Clinical experience working with complex patients in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality Nutrition & Dietetic service.
• Contribute to evidence based nutritional guidelines.
• Support Dietetic Lead in service delivery.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Professionalism

Ability to work in a team

Education

Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma

Eligible for HCPC registration (Dietitian)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Dietary assessment software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join our dynamic and supportive team on a full-time, substantive basis at St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

The inpatient caseload includes supporting the major trauma centre, as well as providing care across acute wards. You will need strong skills in managing complex enteral tube feeding and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical expertise while contributing to service development, line management, and student training.

You will be joining a large, high-profile, and forward-thinking department that is both welcoming and committed to professional growth. We actively support dietetic student placements and prioritise continuing professional development (CPD) for all staff. There are ample opportunities for audit and service improvement, and you will be encouraged and supported to participate in these initiatives. If you are curious, enjoy a challenge, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• To provide a quality Nutrition & Dietetic service to both in and outpatients within Specialist Area in accordance with established departmental guidelines.
• To provide specialist Nutrition & Dietetic input into education, training and development programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing and dietetic students in addition to other training requirements.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of evidence based nutritional guidelines and service developments in the specialist area.
• Support the Dietetic Lead in the delivery of an efficient, cost effective and high quality Nutrition & Dietetic Service, demonstrating an awareness of financial constraints of budgets for supplements/ prescription in both in and outpatient settings.
• To be able to use relevant statistical and graphical software for data analysis and presentation for producing ad hoc reports and project work as required.
• To maintain good office procedures for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, and ensure the recording of statistical data in line with agreed procedures.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted: 09 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 290-MIC-1798

Job locations: St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY

Job description

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma
• Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
• Eligible for HCPC registration (Dietitian)
• Evidence of on-going CPD
• Supervisory skills training

Desirable

• Post registration validated professional course e.g. PENG

Experience

• Essential: Clinical experience of working with complex patients in the acute NHS setting.
• Essential: Experience of being involved in audit
• Essential: Experience of clinical supervision of students and junior staff
• Desirable: Experience of working in a teaching hospital

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Time management/Organisational skills
• Computer literacy including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic nutritional assessment techniques
• Use of dietary assessment software
• Professionalism
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously as a specialist within department guidelines
• Demonstrates an awareness of diversity
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure submission may be required.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: St Mary’s Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY

Employer's website: imperial.nhs.uk