Community Dietitian
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Mansfield, NG18 5QJ
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
This is a great opportunity for a Dietitian to join a friendly and well developed Community Dietetic Team to offer Dietetic treatment to people living...
Provide specialist dietetic assessment and interventions to adults within a variety of Community settingsProvide consultation to other community healthcare colleaguesContribute to student trainingDelivery of Staff training and patient group education sessionsEmploy excellent communication skills including written work such as record keeping and effective team workingUse own initiative and work autonomouslyAdopt good organisational and time management skillsA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
You will be responsible for dietetic assessment, treatment planning and goal orientated interventions to adults referred to the service within a variety of Community settings such as clinics, group sessions, care homes and domiciliary visits. This may also be delivered via phone and video appointments and virtual groups.Participate in multi-professional working for the purpose of dietetic careYou will hold an individual caseloadYou will maintain record keeping in line with professional and trust guidanceYou will be responsible for your own clinical professional development and HCPC registrationYou will participate in mandatory training as required by the TrustYou will actively participate in a regular clinical and managerial supervision and the preceptorship programme to support your ongoing professional developmentYou will act as a resource on nutritional care to other colleagues in the community multidisciplinary teamYou will have the opportunity to contribute to audits and quality improvement projects within the teamYou will provide clinical teaching, supervision, and appraisal for pre-registration Dietetic students undertaking clinical placements.You will initiate and deliver appropriate in-service training programmes for professional colleagues, students and support staff
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent post grad qualification leading to registration with the Health Care Professions Council(HCPC) as a Dietitian
- HCPC registration as a Dietitian.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or Clinical Educators course
- Membership of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Training or experience in the area of Community Dietetics
- Presentation skills training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an MDT and ability to discuss management plans and their implications with the MDT
- Experience in a community setting during B or C placement / post registration
Desirable
- Able to reflect on own work
- Experience of audit or clinical effectiveness.
- Experience of teaching groups
- Experience of teaching colleagues or other professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date dietetic professional knowledge acquired through degree
- Complies with professional standards and code of conduct of BDA and HCPC.
- Interest in training dietetic students.
Desirable
- Developed Critical appraisal and clinical reasoning skills
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills
- IT skills, to support clinical practice ( e.g. patient information systems, e-mail, web browsing, literature search, dietary analysis word processing, and presentation packages
- Able to work independently and in a team, recognising own and others limitations, and seeks advice from senior colleagues when required
- Able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds, without risk of misunderstanding
- Able to analyse information and to make judgements on dietetic issues
- Willing to continue to develop their practice as a Dietitian, to remain competent in clinical practice.
- Able to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills
Desirable
- Able to work with patients and others in emotionally charged environments
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
- Some flexibility to meet the needs of the post
- Mobile within the district.
Training
Essential
- Completed clinical placement
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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