Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Dietitian, Food First
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Food First Lead Dietitian
Department
Nutrition & Dietetics
Band
7, £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum pro rata
Hours
Part time, 15 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you an experienced Community Dietitian ready to take the next step in your career?
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to become joint lead of our Food First and Prescribing Support Dietetic Service in Milton Keynes.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 16 September 2026
You will jointly lead (with another B7 Dietitian) a small, dedicated team comprising a Dietitian and a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner, collaborating closely with colleagues across Bedfordshire and Luton.
This role is ideal for a dietitian with substantial community experience and a passion for service development and leadership. You’ll bring strong communication, time management, and teamworking skills, along with the flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll be part of a vibrant department based at Milton Keynes University Hospital, home to over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers, and admin staff. Our service spans acute, community, paediatric, and learning disability care.
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We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, excellent support systems, and commitment to professional development. We also host student placements from the University of Surrey, Oxford Brookes University, and University of Hertfordshire.
What We Offer
- A forward-thinking, friendly team environment
- Strong admin and assistant support
- Access to CPD and leadership development opportunities
- Support from a dedicated Therapy Practice Education Team
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium-sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
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We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025, we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Liz Pryke
- Job title: Dietetic Service Lead
- Email address: elizabeth.pryke@mkuh.nhs.uk
For informal enquiries, please contact: Liz Pryke - Dietetic Service Lead, elizabeth.pryke@mkuh.nhs.uk
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