Specialist Dietitian Inpatient for LDA

NHS

  • Marston Green, West Midlands
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Specialist Dietitian in Learning Disability and Autism services (LDA). You will be responsible for leading on health promotion and weight management workstreams across the Brooklands hospital site.The post holder will work with the dietetic team alongside the MDT, working as an experienced autonomous practitioner, to provide a high standard of patient focused care through specialised assessment where identified.The post holder will plan and deliver a high quality service to patients working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team utilising their dietetic skills and expertise to work with people with a learning disability.You must be HCPC registered with significant job experienceMain duties of the jobThe Specialist Dietitian will manage a clinical caseload, delivering safe and effective dietetic care to patients at Brooklands Hospital under the supervision of a clinical specialist dietitian. Responsibilities include responding to referrals, assessing nutritional needs, interpreting blood results, and developing educational resources.They will ensure legal and professional accountability, maintain accurate records, and contribute to audits, service development, and staff training. The role also involves supervising support staff and students, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and promoting the dietetic profession within and beyond the Trust.The post holder must be willing to travel across Coventry and Warwickshire for meetings, supervision and CPD opportunities.About usAt Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
  • generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
  • excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
  • salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
  • discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
  • wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
  • staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number444-7438710-LDJob locationsBrooklandsMoorend AvenueMarston GreenB37 5RYJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Manage a clinical caseload providing effective, and safe dietetic service, using specialist knowledge and skills related to the needs of the patient group.
  • Contribute towards the planning, development and direct delivery of dietetic care offered to people admitted to Brooklands Hospital under the supervision of the clinical specialist dietitian.
  • Receive and promptly respond to referrals.
  • Undertake development of nutritional resources to educate and treat people referred to the service.
  • Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including caseload management and direct clinical care and to work within professional and Trust guidelines and scope of practice.
See Job description for further details. Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Manage a clinical caseload providing effective, and safe dietetic service, using specialist knowledge and skills related to the needs of the patient group.
  • Contribute towards the planning, development and direct delivery of dietetic care offered to people admitted to Brooklands Hospital under the supervision of the clinical specialist dietitian.
  • Receive and promptly respond to referrals.
  • Undertake development of nutritional resources to educate and treat people referred to the service.
  • Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including caseload management and direct clinical care and to work within professional and Trust guidelines and scope of practice.
See Job description for further details.Person SpecificationQualificatons ExperienceEssential
  • BSc in Dietetics or equivalent
  • HCPC registered
  • Active continuing involvement in appropriate CPD
Experience skillsEssential
  • Significant recent clinical dietetic experience including relevant training and experience within learning disability and autism and able to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs.
Person SpecificationQualificatons ExperienceEssential
  • BSc in Dietetics or equivalent
  • HCPC registered
  • Active continuing involvement in appropriate CPD
Experience skillsEssential
  • Significant recent clinical dietetic experience including relevant training and experience within learning disability and autism and able to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs.

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