Highly Specialist Renal Dietitian (Team Lead), Band 7

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Highly Specialist Renal Dietitian to lead, develop, and deliver a high-quality dietetic service for adult patients with kidney disease across all stages of care.

This is a pivotal role offering expert clinical input, service leadership, and supervision of both specialist and junior dietitians. Working closely with the renal multidisciplinary team, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with complex renal needs.

Your role will include providing expert input on the renal wards at Gloucestershire Hospitals, leading outpatient clinics, supporting patients at haemodialysis centres, and managing those receiving peritoneal dialysis. You will collaborate closely with specialist nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and consultants to deliver truly holistic, patient-centred care.

You will join a friendly, well-established team comprising seven consultants, specialist nurses, AHPs, and expert renal dietitians committed to delivering the highest standards of nutritional care. We are proud to support career development, with opportunities to undertake the Supplementary Prescribing course, engage in renal research, and contribute to or lead on service development and quality improvement projects. You will contribute to dietetic education through the clinical training of students on placement and by delivering teaching in renal dietetics within a university setting.

The proposed interview date is: 4th September

Main duties of the job

Provide high-quality, complex dietetic care to renal patients across a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and virtual clinics.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening, observation, and clear verbal communication, to support effective patient-centred care.

Work closely with the renal multidisciplinary team, building strong professional relationships and liaising confidently with colleagues at all levels.

Manage your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy clinical environment.

Assertive time management and the ability to adapt to changing demands are essential.

Provide line management and clinical supervision to renal dietitians, including oversight of caseload allocation, service planning, and the delivery of high-quality care.

Conduct appraisals, mentorship, and professional development planning to support staff growth and performance.

Lead on audit, research, and contribute actively to service evaluation and development within the renal dietetic service.

Supervise staff and support the training and development of dietetic students.

Occasional travel may be required to support service delivery across sites.

Apply today and become part of a transformative and inspiring team!

About us

The Department of Dietetics is friendly and supportive, with our recent staff survey highlighting excellent teamwork and strong collegial relationships. The service operates across two main sites: Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH). We provide a broad range of services, including Acute Adult Dietetics, Paediatrics, and several Specialist Dietetic Services such as Renal, Gastroenterology, Specialist Weight Management, Oncology, Bariatrics, and Diabetes. The Department also delivers a comprehensive Home Enteral Feeding Service.

The Department is committed to staff development and supports team members to thrive across the four pillars of practice: clinical care, education, leadership, and research.