Specialist Dietitian | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Lakenheath is looking for a self-motivated Band 6 Rotational Dietitian. The role includes managing the nutritional care of patients, working within multidisciplinary teams, and supporting student training programs. Applicants should hold a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and be HCPC registered. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care across multiple clinical areas.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and confident.
• Interest in developing dietetic skills across various specialist areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nutritional care of patients effectively.
• Provide dietary expertise to colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Participate in audits and professional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Nutritional care

Education

BSc Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in joining an innovative, high profile and dynamic dietetic team? We are seeking a self-motivated Band 6 Rotational Dietitian. Two posts are available; applicants should start as soon as possible.

You will join the Band 6 Rotational Programme and work within established multidisciplinary teams with inpatients and outpatients across multiple clinical areas including Bariatrics, Intestinal Failure Team, Oncology & Haematology, Paediatrics, Metabolics, Critical Care, Neurology & Neuro Surgery, and Head & Neck Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Clinically responsible for the nutritional care and management of patients; independently plan, organise and prioritise patient-related and professional demands daily.
• Work effectively within teams and manage time efficiently.
• Provide excellent communication and team-working support; act as a source of dietary expertise for colleagues and other health care professionals across the organisation.
• Work as an integral part of the Dietetic Team to ensure service coverage during periods of leave.
• Contribute to the Trust Clinical Governance programme by participating in audits and development/implementation of evidence-based guidelines, protocols, policies and continuing professional development.
• Support student training programmes through supervision where applicable.

Qualifications

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent).
• HCPC registered.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic and confident with an interest in developing dietetic skills across a wide range of specialist areas.
• Ability to work well in teams and manage time effectively; excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Willingness to broaden clinical and non-clinical experience across all pillars of practice.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, education and research.

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites, including University College Hospital and related facilities. We are dedicated to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service with targets for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full person specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.