Community Dietitian

Job summary Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs. Looking to join a Band 5 community role within an 'Outstanding' CQC rated Trust?Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Dietitian to join our CommunityDietetics Adults Team. Based at The Heathside Centre, Coxheath, this role offers a varied and rewarding workload across a range of community settings, where you can see the real difference your dietetic advice makes to patients' lives. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while working alongside experienced dietitians in a supportive and friendly team.The post is full time, with flexible working considered. This role is ideal for newly qualified dietitians or those looking to broaden their experience within community nutrition and dietetics, providing exposure to a wide range of clinical settings, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work as part of a highly supportive andexperienced team. Main duties of the job As a Band 5 Community Dietitian, you will have a varied caseload with support from experienced colleagues and clinical supervisors, gainingexperience across a broad range of community settings.Key responsibilities include: o Providing nutritional assessment, treatment, monitoring and evaluation for adults with a range of nutritional needso Delivering face to face outpatient clinicso Undertaking home visits to support patients in their own homeso Running virtual clinics, including remote working from home where appropriateo Working within care homes and community hospital settings alongside multidisciplinary teamso Contributing to and delivering patient group education sessionsAbout UsYou will be part of a large, friendly, and supportive Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Service within KCHFT, employing over 50 dietetic staff acrossfour teams working across Kent. We are a dynamic, forward thinking community service that values innovation, collaboration, and staff wellbeing.We are committed to developing our workforce and offer:o A comprehensive induction, preceptorship and regular clinical supervisiono Easy access to a wide range of specialist colleagues for advice, support and learning opportunitieso A structured Skills and Knowledge Enhancement Programme, designed to build confidence and clinical expertise across a range of specialist areaso Opportunities to participate in audit, quality improvement and service development projects About us Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent . We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme. We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients. Explore KCHFTcareer pathways Details Date posted 31 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 846-8228811-UJ Job locations The Heathside Centre Coxheath ME17 4AH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with