Senior Specialist Dietitian
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 2DX
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
We are excited to advertise this exciting role within our Nutrition Team at UHCW NHS Trust. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Dietitian to joi...
- To carry out clinical dietetic assessments and offer and evaluate evidence based interventions for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings in collaboration with patients, relatives and other health care professionals and support staff.
- To hold responsibility for own and / or shared caseload
- Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines.
- To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct including taking responsibility for own continued professional development.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and audit work.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration
- Relevant post graduate master's level qualification OR equivalent evidence of clinical dietetic development in specialist field
- Documented evidence of continuous professional Development related to specialist area
- Clinical Supervisory Training (students)
Desirable
- BDA member
- Member of relevant BDA specialist interest group
- Teaching Qualification
- Advanced communication skills training
- Presentation skills training
- Leadership training
- Healthcare assessment module and prescribing (only if role has an identified need for prescribing)
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical post graduate dietetic including experience in specialist clinical area
- Evidence of managing highly complex situations
- Excellent clinical knowledge of the nutritional management of a wide variety of clinical conditions based on current best practice
- Experience of leading on group and individual dietetic sessions including preparation, delivery and evaluation
- Significant experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and appraising colleagues
- Can give examples of leading on quality initiatives, audit and / or service improvement work (or oresearch if applicable to post)
Desirable
- Experience of line management
- Experience in research
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth dietetic knowledge in specialist area acquired through degree qualification and continuous professional development
- In depth knowledge of national strategy, policy and guidance relevant to post and how they an be applied in planning of services
- Knowledge of current issues and research relevant to specialist clinical area
- Aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice
- Sound knowledge of principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Post registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with clients using expert dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills
- Able to anaylse highly complex information and make judgements on dietetic issues
- Able to adapt written and oral communication style to meet the needs of various audiences including people from a variety of backgrounds and communication needs without risk of misunderstanding
- Keyboard and IT skills to support clinical practice
- Flexible approach and willingness to adapt to change
- Clinical supervision skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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