Oxford Health NHS Trust

Community Dietitian

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

Would you like to be part of friendly, dynamic Community Nutrition and Dietetics Team? Then come and join us at Oxford Health.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 dietitian to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain broad clinical experience within our service which supports adults and children across Oxfordshire. This role will provide you with an excellent experience and project leadership opportunities in community dietetics.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for primary care and home enterally fed patients in Oxfordshire and will be working closely on this caseload with other dietitians in the team and the Clinical Lead. Service delivery will be in various settings, including face to face clinics, digital consultations and group education sessions. Home visits to patients on enteral feeds is an important aspect of our Home Enteral Feeding service.

The Community Nutrition and Dietetics Service is an integral part of the Planned and Preventative Care pathway and there will be opportunities to work alongside other professional groups. You will also be involved in student training and apprenticeship programmes.

We are committed to supporting continuous professional development through internal and external courses and through sharing good practice.

A hybrid approach is in place: a combination of remote working, office based at East Oxford Health Centre and outpatient clinic locations.

You will need to be HCPC registered and able to travel around the county without reliance on public transport.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7428867

Job locations

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Qualified dietitian
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Team working

Qualification

Essential

  • Experience of different clinical settings
  • Experience of presenting to groups

Desirable

  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of project work

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Qualified dietitian
  • HCPC registered

Desirable

  • Team working

Qualification

Essential

  • Experience of different clinical settings
  • Experience of presenting to groups

Desirable

  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of project work

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Community Nutrition and Dietetics

Vivienne Harrison

vivienne.harrison@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

01865904517

Details

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7428867

Job locations

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD


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