Closing date: 14 July 2026
Job summaryWe are looking for an HCPC registered Dietitian with experience of working in an acute setting to join our team as the Band 7 Acute Team Dietitian for our West Middlesex site.The role will be primarily based at West Middlesex Hospital, with cross site working at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. It will comprise of management responsibilities and an acute caseload. The current Acute Team Lead Dietitian is seconded for 2 days a week and the team require management support on those 2 days. The role will include cover of inpatient caseload and parenteral nutrition ward round.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member with supervisory responsibilities. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and more junior staff and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 8 Dietitian or Clinical Lead Dietitian. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing dietetic assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date dietetic records. They will use evidence based principles and current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions. The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, dietetic assistants and students on placement. Please find full list of roles and responsibilities in the job description.
About usChelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
DetailsDate posted: 07 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 289-CS-440
Job locations: West Middlesex Hospital, Twickenham Road, London, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- The post holder will work as an integral member of the dietetic team, providing a highly specialist clinical dietetic service to patients in our hospital.
- Work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams to optimise care and implement highly specialised enteral and parenteral nutrition.
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality clinical services within the context of a clinical governance framework.
- The band 7 acute dietitian will be integral to promoting a high quality service to individuals requiring specialist needs and ensure that the services provided promote respect, dignity and equality for all people.
- To manage a highly complex caseload of patients requiring parenteral nutrition, assisting in service improvement projects in this area.
- To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care.
- To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
Please find full list of roles and responsibilities in the attached job descriptionPerson SpecificationEssential- HCPC Registration
- Extensive relevant post registration experience at Band 6 level in core areas
- Experience in line Management and able to be deputised to department management
- Wide variety of clinical experience in TPN and ICU
- Experience of working as part of the MDT in clinical practice
- Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification
- Evidence of participating and presenting in in-service training
- Experience in managing Gastroenterology patients, both inpatient & outpatient settings
Desirable- Member of special interest group
- Active committee member
- Evidence of teaching
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
