Band 8A Clinical Lead Dietitian

Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Dietitians to lead the Dietary and Nutrition Service at the major health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The team comprises seven qualified Band 6 and Band 7 Dietitians across Hospital, Diabetes, Oncology, Community, Paediatrics, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities.

The island of Guernsey offers a mild climate, beautiful beaches, and a low crime rate, providing an attractive setting for both professional and personal life.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall management of the Guernsey Nutrition and Dietetic Service, providing strong leadership and clinical guidance to all staff in the Service acting as the professional advisor on nutritional matters, working collaboratively with senior colleagues to ensure robust governance, policies, and standards of nutritional care across all settings.
• Lead on professional and strategic development, ensuring that clinical governance, workforce planning, education, and training align with service needs and support a capable, future-ready workforce.
• Leaseg with the Hospital Catering department to ensure Hospital Food Standards are met in both Guernsey, Alderney, and also working with Community Nutrition Standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dietitian with full HCPC-registration.
• Current or recent Band 7 experience in an acute hospital role.
• Strong professional advocacy skills in developing junior Dietitians.
• Ability to continue to shape and evolve the current service.

Benefits

• Guernsey Band 8A salary range: £73,340 to £87,888 plus an annual bonus of £1,747.
• Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• £5,000 relocation payment and four years monthly private rental allowance.
• No council tax or VAT.
• Full terms & conditions in relocation directive.
• High standard of work environment supported by modern equipment.