Specialist Dietitian | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Specialist Dietitian – Band 6

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

For a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us, see https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits.

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

This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025.