Senior Lecturer in Dietetics

About the job

Interview date: TBC August 2026

The Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Northampton has an exciting opportunity for an HCPC and BDA registered Dietitian to work with senior leadership to develop and lead a brand‑new BSc (Hons) Dietetics programme.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the profession both locally and nationally, influencing how future Dietitians are educated and prepared for contemporary practice. You will draw directly on your clinical experience to shape a robust, practice‑focused curriculum that supports the development of a future‑ready, employable Dietetic workforce.

The University is entering a significant phase of growth within the School of Health, with several new health programmes planned to launch from September 2027. This creates a collaborative and supportive community of course leaders, offering opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and collective innovation.

As Course Leader, you will work alongside established course leaders across the wider Allied Health Professions, setting the vision, identity and expectations for the programme. Through effective course leadership, a commitment to continuous enhancement, and active engagement with key clinical and practice partners, you will play an important part in strengthening the profile of Dietetics within the region and beyond.

This will complement the universities existing provision and you will be joining a forward‑thinking and supportive School, where creativity, professional identity and academic growth are actively encouraged. With a committed leadership team alongside you, you will have both the autonomy and the backing to bring your ideas to life and to shape an outstanding student experience that reflects the values and standards of the profession.

If you are passionate about Dietetics education, excited by course design and leadership, and motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the profession, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another.

With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

You will be a registered Dietitian (HCPC and BDA) with an excellent professional identity and a clear commitment to the future of dietetic education. You will bring substantial clinical experience, ideally within the NHS or related practice settings, alongside a genuine enthusiasm for developing students and supporting others to succeed.

Ideally you will have experience working as an academic, or significant experience working with learners in clinical practice. As a current/future leader you will be supporting colleagues, delivering teaching and maintaining a positive students experience. You will be motivated by the opportunity to shape how future Dietitians are prepared for contemporary practice and professional registration.

You will bring a clear and informed vision for how a Dietetics course should be designed and delivered to produce confident, compassionate and employable graduates, grounded in real‑world clinical practice and responsive to the evolving needs of health and care services. You will be comfortable working collaboratively, engaging colleagues, practice partners and students, and contributing to a shared academic vision.

With the support of School and Faculty leadership, and alongside an established community of course leaders, you will play a central part in shaping and developing this new BSc (Hons) Dietetics programme. Using your excellent communication skills, organisational ability and professional judgement, you will provide leadership for this exciting innovation and contribute positively to the wider academic and professional community.

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