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Central London Community Health Trust

Community Dietitian

The closing date is 29 July 2025

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Job summary

A great opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified dietitian to join the Harrow Community team based at Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre in Harrow, Northwest London.

We have a wide range of patients under our care, so you will receive a wide range of experience. Type 2 diabetes, weight management, nutrition support, IBS, paediatric obesity and fussy eating (over the age of 3 years), and cardiovascular disease are all areas that we cover. We also have a home enteral nutrition team, where you can be supported to develop your skills.

This role involves contributing to our extensive Harrow GP clinic outpatient service. You will also be responsible for training a diverse range of community health professionals, including practice nurses, community nurses, and nursing home staff. Your caseload will include patients in nursing homes as well as those receiving care at home. While having a car and a driver's license is preferred, it is not essential, as the team has access to a pool car for your use.

We are committed to creating a supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development (CPD). You will have access to ongoing training opportunities and be encouraged to enhance your skills and knowledge to provide evidence-based practice. We are also involved in student training so in addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will play an active role in mentoring and supporting dietetic students.

Main duties of the job

The dietitian works as an autonomous practitioner to provide expert nutrition advice to patients, carers and other health professionals. The dietitian has a caseload of GP clinics, and domiciliary patients in their own home and nursing homes. They actively participate in the development of dietetic service policies, procedures and standards, and regularly undertake audits.

  • To deliver and evaluate a clinical dietetic service to adult patients who reside in the Harrow
  • To provide theoretical and practical training, teaching and support for dietitians, student dietitians, medical and nursing staff, and allied health professionals in the specialist dietetic area
  • To ensure work is in line with departmental, Trust, and national dietetic standards

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-ONW-7328356

Job locations

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

Alexandra Avenue Harrow HA2 9DX

London

HA2 9DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
  • Current Registration with the Heath and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Member of the British Dietetic Association

Experience

Essential

  • Sound clinical knowledge, diabetes, weight management and lipid lowering, etc.
  • Experience of managing a caseload of patients including clinics and home visits
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
  • Working as part of a team
  • Previous experience of conducting audits and/or research
  • Knowledge of food habits encountered in different ethnic groups
  • Knowledge of monitoring work and the importance of keeping accurate patient records and statistics.
  • Interest/experience in diabetes

Desirable

  • Experience in developing dietetic resources e.g. diet sheets

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience with patients with communication barriers/difficulties
  • Experience in presenting to groups of patients or health care professionals
  • Computer literacy

Desirable

  • Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
  • Current Registration with the Heath and Care Professions Council

Desirable

  • Member of the British Dietetic Association

Experience

Essential

  • Sound clinical knowledge, diabetes, weight management and lipid lowering, etc.
  • Experience of managing a caseload of patients including clinics and home visits
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
  • Working as part of a team
  • Previous experience of conducting audits and/or research
  • Knowledge of food habits encountered in different ethnic groups
  • Knowledge of monitoring work and the importance of keeping accurate patient records and statistics.
  • Interest/experience in diabetes

Desirable

  • Experience in developing dietetic resources e.g. diet sheets

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience with patients with communication barriers/difficulties
  • Experience in presenting to groups of patients or health care professionals
  • Computer literacy

Desirable

  • Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

Alexandra Avenue Harrow HA2 9DX

London

HA2 9DX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

Alexandra Avenue Harrow HA2 9DX

London

HA2 9DX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Specialist Community Dietitian

Barbara O'Brien

b.obrien@nhs.net

02081026329

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-ONW-7328356

Job locations

Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre

Alexandra Avenue Harrow HA2 9DX

London

HA2 9DX


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