Specialist Dietitian | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canterbury is seeking a self-motivated Dietitian to join their proactive team. In this role, you will provide specialist dietary support to patients while collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team. The position offers the chance to impact patient outcomes positively in a friendly environment. Applications are encouraged from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and committed to patient care.
• Ability to work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills for verbal and written assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic support to patients within the acute setting.
• Make assessments using various sources of information.
• Maintain a holistic approach to patient care.

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated and committed Dietitian to join our friendly and proactive department. We have an opportunity to join our Team as a Gastro Band 6 Dietitian, and provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetics service across our hospital sites. This position is part of an expanding team with the opportunity to help shape the future of the service. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our team, we would be interested in receiving your application.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic support to patients within the acute setting, working closely with the MDT providing specialist advice.
• Make assessments using a variety of sources of information and provide results of assessment in verbal and written formats.
• Maintain a holistic approach to patient care and involve relatives, carers and appropriate care agencies whenever possible in the treatment plans and programmes.
• Be an integral member of the dietetic team, working to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients as a key determinant of recovery and outcome.
• Participate in training and education, including supporting students and Dietetic Assistant Practitioners.

About the Trust and Our Values

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Application Details

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025