Specialist Dietitian
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry, CV2 1DX
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity, for a Specialist Dietitian to join an established specialist team of Dietitians working in the Critical Care Units wi...
This post holder will be based at the UHCW hospital in Coventry.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic & experienced Dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills, to work as an integral member of these teams.
The role will involve MDT working in order to provide Dietetic input to a varied caseload within the Critical Care Units.
The whole department is actively involved in student training and committed to CPD. As a member of the dietetic team you will take an active part in the provision of training programs for A, B and C Dietetic students.
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
- Clinical supervisory skills student training course
- Documented evidence of continuous professional Development
- Evidence of recent post graduate training relevant to this post or in a specialist area
Desirable
- BDA member
- Member of relevant BDA specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Solid experience gained within the NHS as a registered dietitian starting to manage more complex situations
- Can demonstrate experience of good caseload management and organisational skills
- Experience of leading on group and individual dietetic sessions including preparation, delivery and evaluation
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in clinical supervision of student dietitians
- Can give examples of involvement in quality initiatives, audit and / or service improvement work
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date dietetic knowledge acquired through degree qualification and continuous professional development
- Understanding of national strategy, policy and guidance and how they can be applied in planning of services
- Aware of the format of pre-registration placement for dietitians
- Aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on professional practice
Desirable
- Post registration training in behavioural change and motivational interviewing
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate with clients using enhanced dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation sills
- Able to anaylse 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
Personal Qualities 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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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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