Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Dietitian
The closing date is 03 November 2025
An enthusiastic and self-motivated dietitian is required to join the dynamic and friendly dietetic team at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work as part of the acute dietetic team covering busy medical, respiratory and care of the elderly wards. The caseload also includes running a weekly outpatient clinic on site. This post is part of a Band 5 rotational programme, and the successful applicant will also have the opportunity to complete the other rotation.
The dietetic department comprises 23 dietitians working in acute and primary care settings. The Trust's nutrition and dietetic service has a strong commitment to professional and personal development. There are well defined CPD and clinical supervision models in place to support the successful applicant. The service is also actively involved in student training, and you will be expected to contribute to the student training programmes.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a comprehensive dietetic service to the acute assessment unit, general medical, respiratory and care of the elderly wards.
* To be responsible for a weekly general dietetic out-patient clinic, treating a wide variety of conditions.
* To shadow the dietitian working on the Stroke Unit and provide cover in their absence.
* The dietitian will spend > 80% of their time working on their clinical caseloads.
* They will undertake comprehensive assessments of patients' diets and lifestyles to formulate individualised management and treatment plans. These assessments will include interpreting biochemical data and qualitative/quantitative analysis of nutritional information.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant Science plus postgraduate diploma in Dietetics
* Member of BDA
Experience
* Successful completion of student training
* Trained or worked within the NHS
* Experience of running outpatient clinics independently
* Experience of managing an acute inpatient caseload independently.
Knowledge
* Sound knowledge of general dietetics
* Sound knowledge of enteral and oral nutrition support
* The meaning and practice of Clinical Governance, audit, and standards
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
£35,763 to £43,466 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS
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