Senior Specialist Dietitian

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Band 7 Senior Specialist Head and Neck Dietitian 0.6 WTE, Band 7 (22.5 hours per week). Fixed term for 9 months from 11.05.26. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and confident individual to join our specialist dietetic team. Applicants must have clinical experience within oncology, ideally head and neck. Leadership skills, team working and effective time management are required. The successful applicant will be based at University College London (UCH), part of UCLH NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will provide cover to head and neck patients within their care pathway in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The dietetic team manages patients throughout their pathway from referral, during treatment and rehabilitation, and long‑term care. We also run an established service with extended scope practice for leading the enteral feeding tube service. The team is based with the Head & Neck team and well integrated within all aspects of the service, creating opportunities for development at different stages of the pathway across the multidisciplinary team.

Effective communication and negotiation skills and an ability to work effectively within teams are essential. Thinking differently with a focus on quality, efficiency and productivity are central to the culture of the head and neck dietetic team. We are a forward‑thinking department of over 50 Dietitians and dietetic assistants, committed to professional development, and you will be involved in student training initiatives.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically‑led acute and specialist services across eight sites and specialise in women's health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service.

• Four year degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or equivalent association
• Post registration training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics (e.g., PENG course, paediatric/renal modules)

• Clinical experience in the specialist area of dietetics
• Involvement in relevant specialist interest group

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork
• Awareness of need for confidentiality and issues of consent

• Experience of training student dietitians/other HCPs
• Experience in the support and development of junior members of staff
• Teaching on degree (or higher level) / professional course

• Familiar with and adhere to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completes required training and education on infection prevention and control.
• Includes infection prevention and control as part of continuous personal/professional development and annual appraisal.
• Take personal responsibility to embed effective prevention and control into everyday practice.

• Knowledge & understanding of clinical governance and risk management relevant to dietetics.

• Experience in project management.

• Anthropometry skills.
• Experience of conducting audit and/or research, including the ability to analyse and interpret statistics.

• Awareness of equal opportunities and diversity and demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duties.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB) for any previous convictions.

Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro‑rated for part time).