Job Description

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Specialist Dietitian- Band 6 - URGENT BANK BOOKING REQUIRED



To work within the Merton Adult Community Nutrition and Dietetic team. This Specialist Dietitian will be a member of the Dietetic team and will use advanced assessment and diagnostic skills to care for patients and advise care health professionals on future care.



The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner, collaborating with colleagues in primary care, community and hospital settings as appropriate.



To work with colleagues within the Merton Adult Community Dietetic Service, to provide a specialist clinical Dietetic Service, which contributes to the strategic planning and delivery of the multidisciplinary Community Dietetic Service in line with the strategic direction of the Service and Trust objectives.



Be a member of the multidisciplinary Community Dietetic Service that informs the strategic planning and delivery of a high-quality integrated service in Merton



Provide specialist assessment and treatment of clients, at triage provide expert advice to medical practitioners on, ACBS products (e.g., nutritional supplements, gluten-free products), and vitamin and mineral preparations which are available



Liaise with other agencies and health professionals and maintain accurate clinical records. To act as a role model and support dietetic colleagues to achieve the same



We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are:

when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.



Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.



We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.



Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached and Person Specification.