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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Community Dietitian

OxfordHybrid
PermanentFull-Time
£39,959 - £48,117per annumFTE
Posted 1 week ago

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Description

Job summary
Would you like to be part of friendly, dynamic Community Nutrition and Dietetics Team?

Then come and join us at Oxford Health.

We are looking to recruit a motivated Band 6 dietitian to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain broad clinical experience within our service which supports adults across Oxfordshire. This role will provide you with an excellent experience and project leadership opportunities in community dietetics.

Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for primary care and home enterally fed patients in Oxfordshire and will be working closely on this caseload with other dietitians in the team and the Clinical Lead.

Service delivery will be in various settings, including face to face clinics, digital consultations and group education sessions. Home visits to patients on enteral feeds is an important aspect of our Home Enteral Feeding service.

The Community Nutrition and Dietetics Service is an integral part of the Planned and Preventative Care pathway and there will be opportunities to work alongside other professional groups. You will also be involved in student training and apprenticeship programmes.

We are committed to supporting continuous professional development through internal and external courses and through sharing good practice.

A hybrid approach is in place: office based at East Oxford Health Centre, outpatient clinic locations, home visits and remote working.

Applicants will need to be HCPC registered and must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 267-CH8386219
Job locations: East Oxford Health Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1XD, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualification
  • Essential: Experience of different clinical settings
  • Essential: Experience of presenting to groups
  • Desirable: Experience of MDT working
  • Desirable: Experience of project work

Personal Qualities
  • Essential: Excellent communication skills
  • Essential: Excellent interpersonal skills

Essential
  • Qualified dietitian
  • HCPC registered
  • Desirable: Team working

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford Health NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead Community Nutrition and Dietetics, Vivienne Harrison, vivienne.harrison@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, 01865904517
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