Job summary
We are seeking an experienced dietician to take the next step in their career.

The post holder will work for Whittington Health's well established Community Nutrition and Dietetic Service and autonomously manage a diverse caseload within a variety of settings across the boroughs of Haringey and Islington.

The post holder will be required to travel and work across Whittington Health community sites, nursing homes and patient's homes across Haringey and Islington. The post will predominantly be based within the Islington area. They will also be covering the mental health wards within Camden and Islington.

The post holder will also have line management duties and be involved with regular audits and Quality Improvement (QI) projects.

Post registration experience and sufficient post-graduate training, experience and knowledge in dietetic practice to support the ability to work as an autonomous practitioner are essential. Also the ability to effectively manage a dietetic caseload, good organisational and time management skills are vital.

Main duties of the job
Additional Duties outlined in Job Description:

• Autonomously manage a varied and complex caseload of patients requiring nutrition support (oral and enteral) as well as other clinical conditions including type 2 diabetes, IBS, obesity and mental health. There will also be a small caseload to see non-complex Paediatrics in Haringey within clinics, e.g. paediatric obesity, fussy eating, failure to thrive and single diagnosed allergy.
• Support the delivery of the Camden and Islington service level agreement to provide dietetic cover to Highgate mental health wards on a weekly basis.
• To provide patient centered approach for patient who require oral nutrition support, either in their own homes, dietetic clinics or within residential / nursing care homes
• To provide clinical nutrition and dietetic advice to patients, on a one-to-one basis within a clinic setting providing specialist dietary advice in the management of long term conditions, either face to face or virtual.
• Using evidence based approach; Nutritional assessment of patients, including the calculation of nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometry and clinical condition resulting in the formulation of a dietetic treatment plan

About us
The Community Nutrition & Dietetics Department is made up of recognised experts in nutrition and diet therapy. Our team strives to take an innovative approach to nutrition for mind and body and is continually involved in quality improvement projects to further benefit staff and patient experience. In 2019 and 2024 the team won Whittington Health's Clinical Team of the Year Award, recognising our dedication to improving patient care in the community.

We have bases in Haringey and Islington and work across both boroughs. The service sits in the Adult Community Services Integrated Care Service Unit (ICSU) of Whittington Health.

We treat a wide variety of patients with conditions ranging from obesity, diabetes, IBS (FODMAPS), enteral nutrition, malnutrition, oral nutrition support and mental health. We also see non-complex Paediatrics within the Haringey borough.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year Per Annum Including HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 220-WHT-8358958
Job locations: Holloway Community Health Centre (With travel across Islington and Haringey), Hornsey Street, London, N7 8GG, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC Registration as a Dietitian
• Post- graduate training /short courses or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• Registered member of the British Dietetic Association
• Member of a specialist interest group
• Post registration in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 1 year post qualification clinical experience
• Experience of managing Oral Nutrition Support and Enteral Nutrition
• Experience of general outpatient clinics
• Experience in delivering group education for clients/ patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in Nursing Homes
• Experience of student training
• Experience of working in mental health settings
• Experience of working in the community setting

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Self - motivated and able to prioritise own workload
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Effective interpersonal skills (including problem solving, influencing and negotiating skills)
• Ability to apply the issues related to cultural diversity practically
• Computer literacy - familiarity with dietary analysis programs, word processing, database management

Effort and Environment
Essential

• Using anthropometric equipment, such as weighing scales and stadiometer.
• Able to carry equipment (e.g. weighing scales) within the boroughs whilst travelling to and from patient homes
• To deal sensitively with clients that may be suffering from conditions that may lead to anxiety, fear or aggressive behaviour
• To work in an environment where work patterns may be disrupted by frequent demands from clinical staff, assistants and administrative staff
• To be exposed to unpleasant working conditions, which may involve exposure to bodily fluids such as vomit, urine, saliva and unpleasant smells

Other Requirements

• To cover for the work for other dietitians as deemed necessary

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager, Community Nutrition and Dietetics, Sam Holden, s.holden5@nhs.net, 02033168850