Dietitian
West London NHS Trust
Hounslow, TW3 3LNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
We are looking for a talented and dynamic Dietitian to join the Hounslow Falls Prevention and Bone Health Service. The service aims to enable people t...
This is a patient-facing role requiring direct contact with patients through individual assessments, home visits and group-based interventions. Some virtual consultations may form part of the role. The post holder will work flexibly across the Hounslow Borough and may be required to travel between multiple sites.
Nutritional assessment of patients at risk of falls, frailty, bone health conditions and fragility fractures.
Screening and management of malnutrition, unintended weight loss and poor dietary intake.
Assessment of calcium, vitamin D and protein intake to support bone and muscle health.
Development of individualised nutrition plans to reduce falls risk and improve strength and function.
Provision of dietary advice on bone health, healthy eating, hydration and fracture prevention.
Prescription and monitoring of oral nutritional supplements where clinically indicated.
Identification and management of nutrition-related contributors to falls, including frailty, sarcopenia and dehydration.
Patient and carer education to support long-term nutritional management.
Monitoring outcomes and reviewing progress to optimise nutritional status, bone health and falls prevention where clinically indicated.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and registered with HCPC
- Evidence of recent clinical practice as a Dietitian and maintenance of professional registration
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or eligibility for membership
Desirable: - Postgraduate specialist training relevant to falls prevention, frailty, osteoporosis or bone health
Experience
Essential
- Minimum one year experience working as a Band 5 Dietitian in an acute and/or community setting
- Experience managing an autonomous caseload and demonstrating independent clinical decision-making
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working and collaborative care planning in older adults living with frailty who are identified as high risk of falls
Desirable: - Experience working with older adults, frailty, malnutrition, osteoporosis and/or bone health conditions
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with patients, carers and professionals from diverse backgrounds
- Experience delivering education, training or group sessions to patients and/or healthcare professionals
- Ability to prioritise workload, work independently and manage competing demands
- IT literate with experience of electronic patient records and Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and evidence of application of nutrition management relating to falls prevention, frailty, osteoporosis and bone health
- Understanding of clinical governance, risk management, safeguarding and patient safety principles
- Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice in dietetic interventions
Desirable: - Knowledge and application of behaviour change techniques and motivational interviewing
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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