Specialist Dietitian - Prescribing Support

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic dietetics department, where you can enhance your clinical skills and contribute to vital healthcare services. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with leading clinicians and researchers, focusing on improving nutritional care pathways for diverse patient populations. With flexible working options and professional development opportunities, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a difference in community healthcare. Join a team dedicated to enhancing patient care and driving service innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Participation in healthcare service development

Qualifications

• Motivated self-starters with excellent clinical dietetics skills.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic prescribing support across multiple boroughs.
• Contribute to service development and research initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Dietetics Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Join to apply for the Specialist Dietitian - Prescribing Support (2 posts) role at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 individuals to join the South East London (SEL) Dietetic Prescribing Support Service as Band 6 Prescribing Support Dietitians (PSD). One role is a 10-month fixed-term maternity cover, and the other is a 6-month fixed-term secondment until January 2026.

Who We Are Looking For

We seek motivated self-starters who can engage and influence stakeholders, analyze data, and demonstrate excellent clinical dietetics skills. This role is ideal for those looking to broaden their skillset, contribute to service development, and build a diverse professional experience.

About the Service

The service, commissioned by SEL ICS, provides dietetic prescribing support across Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley, and Bromley. The team includes a Principal Prescribing Support Dietitian, Senior and Specialist PSDs, and support staff, serving adult and paediatric patients to improve nutritional care pathways and support community healthcare teams.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Professional development opportunities
• Participation in healthcare service development and research

Department and Collaboration

You will join a large, dynamic dietetics department of over 120 staff working across multiple hospitals and community services, collaborating with leading clinicians and researchers at King’s College London and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Application and Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact Ravneet Phalora, Principal Prescribing Support Dietitian, at [e-mail] or call 07821 809 754. Additional contact options are available for informal chats with Ruth Chalke.