Job Description

Are you passionate about contributing to dietetic research? Do you want to develop your research knowledge, skills, experience and confidence?



We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced dietitian to join the trust multi-disciplinary nutrition team as a Specialist Dietitian - Nutrition Team / Research to support the delivery of research projects and contribute to research development in our proactive, experienced, dietetic team in this part time (15hrs pw), fixed term 12 month, Band 6 role.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire is a designated Severe Intestinal Failure integrated centre, this research role works alongside the Nutrition team MDT offering fantastic opportunities for development of knowledge and skills in a thriving nutrition service. This research role will support projects related to both intestinal failure and nutrition support.



Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.



Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



With appropriate training and ongoing support, the main duties of the job include:



Carry out dietetic / nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis



Use enhanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist individual dietetic advice and treatment plans for patients who may present with multiple / complex clinical conditions taking into consideration patients own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate



Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required



Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills including situations where there are barriers to change



Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice



Plan and organise the clinical supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement including planning, timetables and written assessments



Support teaching / nutrition education of peers and multi professional colleagues



Engage in department and own CPD activities



Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or

peak workloads



Participate in health promotion activities of the department



Participate in other duties as required



Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 18th September 2025



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic Dietitian with NHS experience who wishes to develop your research skills . You will work with the supervision and support of the consultant dietitian for the service to provide dietetic expertise on the delivery of clinical trials and in the development and set up of new research, evaluation and audit projects within the department, including the ongoing expansion of the dietitian-led indirect calorimetry service . You will be a core member of the well-established nutrition team, alongside medical, nursing and pharmacy colleagues, taking part in inpatient ward rounds, outpatient MDT clinics as required for research. You will be trained and supported in this role by the Consultant Dietitian for the service.



To carry out dietetic assessment appropriate to role and experience, provide nutritional diagnosis and provide a dietetic treatment plan for patients / clients.



To hold responsibility for own patient caseload including patients with complex presentations



Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines



To liaise with dietetic colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team as necessary e.g. Medical, nursing, catering and other health care professionals



To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct



To have a solid understanding of national and local standards and able to monitor own practice against these



To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if required



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.