The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist dietetic assessments and interventions for the learning disability services which include interpreting and communicating the science of nutrition into practical dietary advice, promoting nutritional well‑being, treating disease and preventing nutritional related problems to support the recovery of people with a Learning Disability. The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day‑to‑day work. To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, delivering intensive support to people and their families. Provide nutritional advice, education and training to nursing staff, doctors, and other health‑care professionals and clinical supervision to dietitians working within the learning disability services in other areas of the Trust if identified as appropriate.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Ensure the delivery of highly comprehensive dietetic assessments, interventions and evaluations across learning disability services.
* Work flexibly across all learning disability services with diverse presentations and complex multi‑pathologies, including people with cognitive impairment.
* Demonstrate high personal standards in clinical practice.
* Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and judgements to inform recommendations regarding appropriate actions/sign‑posting in consultation with multi‑disciplinary learning disability staff in accordance with the service specification.
* Ensure interventions are provided in line with NICE Guidance and British Dietetic Association (BDA) guidelines including other relevant local and national documentation.
* Prioritise workload, allocate work to oneself and other staff, and cover all levels of priority of work within the service.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting at NELFT
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
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