NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Community Dietitian
London
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Community Dietitian
Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and friendly Dietetic service working across the Borough of Waltham Forest in north east London.
The successful candidate will:
- Consolidate their knowledge and gain experience in nutrition support, diabetes, home enteral feeding
- Mentor students within NELFT
- Embrace digital technologies for consultations
- Develop an online resource hub to support patient experience
The post holder will manage their own caseload, cover a specific geographic area, run clinics (face-to-face/Virtual), and undertake home visits as needed.
Support Provided:
- Mentoring sessions with a designated supervisor
- Attendance at monthly team meetings
- A 9–12-month NELFT preceptorship programme
- Guidance from senior team members during phased autonomy
The role embodies NELFT’s values:
- We are kind
- We are respectful
- We work together with our communities
Main Duties
Self-Management & Professional Development
- Organise, prioritise and execute workload tasks delegated by senior staff
- Foster professional curiosity and act upon findings
- Maintain competency via:
- Regular CPD activities
- Up-to-date knowledge of Trust policies and national standards
- Annual appraisals
- Develop a personal development plan via supervision
Risk & Compliance
- Engage in weekly safety huddles
- Report incidents and escalate risks
- Ensure auditable records for Trust policy compliance
Clinical Responsibilities
Act autonomously as a registered practitioner
- Deliver service to patients/clients
- Conduct patient assessments (including complex/multi-pathology cases)
- Monitor progress and adjust clinical interventions
- Base treatment on research, evidence-based practice or literature reviews
- Create/review:
- New literature presentations
- Online resources
- Initiate referrals to specialist services
- Educate patients/relatives on routes to dignity, independence, and quality of life
- Premium-collect data for service audit/research
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Leadership
- Nobal contribution to Nutrition & Dietetic Service development:
- Attendance in department meetings, CPD, Journal Club
- Develop effective teamwork and cross-Trust collaborative relationships
- Promote integrated professional working (internal & external)
- Engage in working parties to enhance:
- Service delivery
- Protocols
- Guidelines
- Participate in audit processes alongside clinical governance
- Drive practice excellence via literature/peer reviews
Administration & Communication
Operational Skills
- Computer literacy with accurate record-keeping (including patient records)
- Adherence to confidentiality protocols
- Support administrative aspects of caseload management
Communication
- Wider knowledge in:
- Patient-care communication strategies (verbal/non-verbal)
- Engaging with patients, carers, colleagues, managers
- Articulate complex medical information for collaborative care and positive outcomes
- Assist in clinical policy review & service improvement
Mentorship & Training
Pre-Registration Student Supervision
- Mentor students by:
- Facilitating development
- Completing documentation
- Ensure students are actively supported and thrive in clinical learning
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Continuous Professional Development
- Uphold lifelong learning culture (self and team)
- Completing mandatory training and workshops
- Collaborate in:
- Setting and updating personal development plans (PDPs)
- Meeting clinical competency targets
- New staff induction/support
- Policy implementation
Starting at NELFT
Incduction
- New starters begin monthly
- 2-week induction at:
- Head office (Rainham, Essex)
- Mandatory training
- System advocacy
- Includes:
- Meeting NELFT executive team & senior managers
- Drop-in sessions on engagement, health, wellbeing, key processes
Further Information
- Probation (9 months): Standard for new starters (unless internal & not on probation/part-time bank role)
- High Cost Area Supplement (Outer London)
- 15% salary bonus (salary: min £4,714 – max £5,941 p.a., prorated for part-time)
Work Environment Joice NELFT as part of a:
- Decently rated (CQC GOOD) non-profit community provider
- North East London & Essex across multi-site locations
Organisational Values
- Equality & diversity initiatives (including award-winning schemes)
- Staff health & wellbeing programmes
- Commitment to development: Provide cross-department training, social support, and career guidance
- Compassionate culture: Recognised by:
- Disability Confident Leader (Level 3)
- Working Families Top 10 Employers (5x consecutive)
- Carers UK Level 1 Accredited
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Skills
Nutrition Support
Diabetes Management
Home Enteral Feeding
Patient Education
Clinical Assessment
Evidence-Based Practice
Risk Management
Data Collection
Team Collaboration
Mentoring
Communication
Professional Development
Record Keeping
Audit Participation
Research
Digital Technologies
Location