Job summary
BANKSpecialist Dietitian- Band 6 - URGENT BANK BOOKING REQUIRED
To work within the Merton Adult Community Nutrition and Dietetic team. This Specialist Dietitian will be a member of the Dietetic team and will use advanced assessment and diagnostic skills to care for patients and advise care health professionals on future care. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner, collaborating with colleagues in primary care, community and hospital settings as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- To work with colleagues within the Merton Adult Community Dietetic Service, to provide a specialist clinical Dietetic Service, which contributes to the strategic planning and delivery of the multidisciplinary Community Dietetic Service in line with the strategic direction of the Service and Trust objectives.
- Be a member of the multidisciplinary Community Dietetic Service that informs the strategic planning and delivery of a high-quality integrated service in Merton
- Provide specialist assessment and treatment of clients, at triage provide expert advice to medical practitioners on, ACBS products (e.g., nutritional supplements, gluten-free products), and vitamin and mineral preparations which are available
- Liaise with other agencies and health professionals and maintain accurate clinical records. To act as a role model and support dietetic colleagues to achieve the same
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (first and higher)
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Educated to MSc or equivalent combination of post graduate qualification, MSc modules, short courses and experience in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Management training & qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Mentorship course
- Leadership course/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience as a Specialist Dietitian, including experience at band 6 or band 7 or equivalent
- Extensive experience of assessing and providing evidenced based care to people with Nutrition and Dietetic needs, including Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) patients
- Demonstrable experience in a range of care settings e.g., primary, community, secondary
- Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Experience of working in a multi professional team
- Experience in teaching and training in formal and informal settings
- Experience in team management including performance management
- Experience of receiving and delivering clinical supervision
- Experience of initiating and implementing changes to services
- Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of agencies and professionals and across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of innovation in practice evaluation and audit skills
- Evidence and experience in working within an NHS Community Setting
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Experience of successful project management within a clinical area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (first and higher)
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Educated to MSc or equivalent combination of post graduate qualification, MSc modules, short courses and experience in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- Management training & qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Mentorship course
- Leadership course/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience as a Specialist Dietitian, including experience at band 6 or band 7 or equivalent
- Extensive experience of assessing and providing evidenced based care to people with Nutrition and Dietetic needs, including Home Enteral Feeding (HEF) patients
- Demonstrable experience in a range of care settings e.g., primary, community, secondary
- Able to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Experience of working in a multi professional team
- Experience in teaching and training in formal and informal settings
- Experience in team management including performance management
- Experience of receiving and delivering clinical supervision
- Experience of initiating and implementing changes to services
- Experience of working collaboratively with a variety of agencies and professionals and across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of innovation in practice evaluation and audit skills
- Evidence and experience in working within an NHS Community Setting
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Experience of successful project management within a clinical area
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).
