Senior Specialist Dietitian

Job summary We are excited to advertise this exciting role within our Nutrition Team at UHCW NHS Trust. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Dietitian to join our dynamic team at UHCW. As a Dietitian within the Nutrition Team you will be working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based nutritional advice, assessment, and treatment to a variety of patients, including those with intestinal failure who require parenteral nutrition . This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and to make a real impact on patient outcomes. The role will include a mix of inpatient care on a variety of wards (surgical, gastro, oncology, intensive care) alongside outpatient clinics. We have recently established team training plans, career frameworks and competencies to support individual progression. Individual aspirations in line with this will be discussed as part of an annual personal development review (PDR). Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 29/09/2026, subject to availability. 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 To carry out clinical dietetic assessments and offer and evaluate evidence based interventions for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings in collaboration with patients, relatives and other health care professionals and support staff. To hold responsibility for own and / or shared caseload Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines. To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct including taking responsibility for own continued professional development. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and audit work. 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. Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 218-AHP-B7-8263265 Job locations University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Why join us? We are a Dietetic Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire based just under 10 minutes from the M69/M6 interchange. We are diverse in both skill and experience but also in personnel. We are a department of nearly seventy Dietitians (across Coventry and Rugby Hospitals) whose specialities include gastroenterology, critical care, surgery, stroke, major trauma, oncology, renal, diabetes, specialist weight management, paediatrics, intestinal failure and community nutrition support. We also provide student placements to neighbouring universities in Coventry and Birmingham. As a department we are actively involved in both research and audit and actively encourage staff to identify and attend courses relevant to their role and future development. The department offers a supportive, friendly working environment with a commitment to work-life balance. Additionally, there are a range of additional benefits on offer including access to a range of services to support health and wellbeing, on-site parking (there is however a cost associated with this), car lease scheme and on-site nursery. If you are looking for a career in a supportive and dynamic department then this is for you. We encourage applicants