Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Dietitian GP Practice

The closing date is 16 September 2025

Job summary

To provide specialist Dietetic clinics to General Practices in Kingston. You will provide expert nutritional advice and support to patients within a primary care setting, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes related to diet and health. You will assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of diet-related conditions, offering personalized care plans and education on healthy eating habits.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality, evidence based dietetic service to Primary Care (GP Clinics).

To undertake complex assessments of patients' diets and clinical status to formulate individualised management and treatment plans. This will include interpreting biochemical data and qualitative/quantitative analysis of nutritional information.

To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise advice given to the patient and carer. This will often involve working in stressful conditions requiring the ability to react sensitively where patients have received a difficult diagnosis. Persuasive and motivational interviewing skills will be used.

To communicate effectively with the referral agents and other health professionals as necessary through personal, written or telephone contact. This will include liaising with GPs for the prescription of supplementary feeding and district nurses in the care of patients in their own home.

To work autonomously within speciality.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-NN-23797690-AHP-GV

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Norbiton

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant Science plus post graduate diploma in Dietetics
  • HCPC registered
  • Substantial and relevant experience working in dietetics post qualification
  • Adequate experience of working with adult patients in an acute hospital and outpatient setting
  • Experience of running outpatient clinics independently.

Desirable

  • Experience of creating clinical protocols and clinical pathways

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge including Diabetes, Weight Management, Gastroenterology, Oral Nutrition Support, Malnutrition
  • Relevant Best Practice, NSF and NICE guidance
  • Principles and practice of Audit, Clinical Governance, standards and care pathways

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Paediatric Dietetics
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant Science plus post graduate diploma in Dietetics
  • HCPC registered
  • Substantial and relevant experience working in dietetics post qualification
  • Adequate experience of working with adult patients in an acute hospital and outpatient setting
  • Experience of running outpatient clinics independently.

Desirable

  • Experience of creating clinical protocols and clinical pathways

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of a wide variety of clinical knowledge including Diabetes, Weight Management, Gastroenterology, Oral Nutrition Support, Malnutrition
  • Relevant Best Practice, NSF and NICE guidance
  • Principles and practice of Audit, Clinical Governance, standards and care pathways

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Paediatric Dietetics

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Norbiton

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Norbiton

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Dietetics and SLT

Carlin Conradie

krft.dietetics@nhs.net

02089735277

Details

Date posted

02 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,485 to £52,521 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-NN-23797690-AHP-GV

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Norbiton

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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