University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Specialist Dietitian
The closing date is 21 June 2026
This is an exciting opportunity, for a band 6 Dietitian to join an established specialist teams of 7 WTE kidney dietitians.
Nutritional support (including enteral feeding) and acute NHS ward experience are essential for this role, and dietetic experience in renal is very desirable but not essential.
You will be working within our large, friendly dynamic Dietetic department. The trust uses electronic patient record keeping and has excellent library facilities. The department also supports return to practice, and flexible working.
Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
This post holder will be based at the UHCW hospital in Coventry, but there would be the opportunity to cover renal services across Warwickshire (although the ability to travel is not an essential requirement for this role).
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic & experienced Dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills, to work as an integral member of these teams.
The role will include a case load of renal inpatients and outpatients. There will be the opportunity to provide input to pre‑dialysis, dialysis, renal transplant services, and there is a strong MDT focus within this role.
The whole department is actively involved in student training and committed to CPD. As a member of the dietetic team you will take an active part in the provision of training programs for A, B and C Dietetic students.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence – University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Job responsibilities
With appropriate training and ongoing support, the main duties of the job include:
- Carry out dietetic / nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis
- Use enhanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist individual dietetic advice and treatment plans for patients who may present with multiple / complex clinical conditions taking into consideration patients own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate
- Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required
- Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills including situations where there are barriers to change
- Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice
- Plan and organise the clinical supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement including planning, timetables and written assessments
- Support teaching / nutrition education of peers and multi professional colleagues
- Engage in department and own CPD activities
- Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workloads
- Participate in health promotion activities of the department
- Participate in other duties as required
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Knowledge
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Skills
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Personal Qualities Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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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.
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
218-AHP-B6-8039310
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
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