Community Dietitian

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Community Dietitian

Band 5: £28,407 - £34,581

37.5 hours per week

Permanent

Join Our Team as a Dietitian in South Kirklees (Huddersfield Area)

Are you a dietetic graduate or Band 5 Dietitian looking for an exciting and fulfilling career? Locala Community Dietetics Team in South Kirklees is offering a fantastic permanent position for a dynamic and passionate Dietitian to join our team!

What Were Looking For

• Qualifications: BSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics (HCPC registration upon graduation).
• Skills: Excellent clinical, communication, and team-working abilities.
• Attitude: Enthusiastic, innovative, and proactive in providing person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Why Join Us?

At Locala, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation and proactive care are at the forefront. We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian with excellent clinical, communication, and teamwork skills to make a real impact in our community.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for both established Band 5 dietitians and newly qualified graduates. You will have the chance to work with a diverse caseload, providing vital nutritional support and developing your skills in a community setting. Our close-knit team will support you every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Your Own Caseload:Provide high-quality assessment, management, treatment, and advice to patients at risk of malnutrition.
• Deliver Innovative Care:Implement a food-first approach, complemented by the appropriate use of oral nutritional supplements.
• Collaborate Across Sectors:Work with colleagues in health, social care, local authority, and other agencies including care companies to meet patient needs effectively.
• Optimise Resources:Ensure the efficient and effective use of team resources.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Managing a caseload of community patients requiring oral nutrition support.
• Collaborating with Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), social care, and nursing colleagues.
• Offering support through virtual, telephone, and face-to-face consultations.
• Supporting student placements.

About us

Why This Role is Perfect for You

• Develop Your Skills: Gain valuable experience in a community setting with a varied caseload.
• Supportive Team: Work within a team dedicated to professional growth.
• Impactful Work: Make a difference in the lives of patients by providing essential nutritional support.

As a Band 5 you will be supported in your role with regular supervision & training opportunities.

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, and youmustbe able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.

Please contact Kate Standeven for informal chat and further information: Kate.standeven@locala.org.uk

Theresa Dickinson Team Leader on mary.dickinson@locala.org.uk

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-

• Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare services, as well as having a positive social impact in local communities.