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Fonthill House Nursing Home

Dietician

The closing date is 15 February 2026

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Job summary

The Dietitian provides specialist, evidence-based nutritional care to all residents, supporting optimal health, wellbeing, and disease prevention. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role delivers expert assessment, tailored care planning, and professional advice to ensure residents nutritional needs are met safely and effectively.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver an evidence-based dietetic service for all residents, providing safe, person-centred nutritional care.

  • Assess, diagnose, and manage nutritional problems using clinical, biochemical, and dietary data.

  • Develop and review individual care plans for residents with diverse conditions, including frailty, diabetes, stroke, dysphagia, and palliative care.

  • Promote a food-first approach and advise on oral nutritional supplements (ONS) within ACBS guidance.

  • Liaise with GPs, pharmacists, HEF Teams, and other clinicians to coordinate nutrition plans and prescriptions.

  • Collaborate with the Chef and Hospitality Team to ensure menus meet clinical and dietary needs, including texture-modified diets.

  • Maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation, charts, and communication systems.

  • Educate staff and teams on nutritional screening, malnutrition, special diets, and food consistency.

  • Conduct monthly weight audits and report findings to the Director of Nursing.

  • Contribute to audits, service improvements, and the development of dietetic resources.

  • Perform any other duties reasonably required to support the nutritional wellbeing of residents.

About us

Fonthill House is a well-established, outstanding nursing home in St Albans, Hertfordshire, providing high-quality, person-centred care for residents with a wide range of complex needs.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0265-26-0002

Job locations

Cassius Drive

St.Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 4GD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Dietitian provides specialist, evidence-based nutritional care to all residents, supporting optimal health, wellbeing, and disease prevention. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role delivers expert assessment, tailored care planning, and professional advice to ensure residents nutritional needs are met safely and effectively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Dietitian provides specialist, evidence-based nutritional care to all residents, supporting optimal health, wellbeing, and disease prevention. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, this role delivers expert assessment, tailored care planning, and professional advice to ensure residents nutritional needs are met safely and effectively.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC-registered Dietitian with a degree in Dietetics or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in a clinical or community dietetic role, ideally in older adult or care settings.
  • Sound knowledge of nutritional assessment, dietetic interventions, and clinical governance.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and teaching skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, and confidentiality.
  • Organised, flexible, and responsive to service priorities.

Desirable

  • Experience in menu development and texture-modified diets.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
  • Empathy, patience, and a resident-centred approach to care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC-registered Dietitian with a degree in Dietetics or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in a clinical or community dietetic role, ideally in older adult or care settings.
  • Sound knowledge of nutritional assessment, dietetic interventions, and clinical governance.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and teaching skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, and confidentiality.
  • Organised, flexible, and responsive to service priorities.

Desirable

  • Experience in menu development and texture-modified diets.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
  • Empathy, patience, and a resident-centred approach to care.

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

Fonthill House Nursing Home

Address

Cassius Drive

St.Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 4GD


Employer's website

https://www.fonthillcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Fonthill House Nursing Home

Address

Cassius Drive

St.Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 4GD


Employer's website

https://www.fonthillcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hayley Spokes

hls@fonthillcare.co.uk

07745920439

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0265-26-0002

Job locations

Cassius Drive

St.Albans

Hertfordshire

AL3 4GD


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