Job overview
We are looking to recruit a driven and enthusiastic Band 7 dietitian for a 12 month maternity cover post. The post holder will be based at our main service hub at Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford across both our outpatient and day care service. Part of the role may require cross-site work at our other hub in Leatherhead. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team providing care for adults (18+) with moderate to severe eating disorders. The role includes nutritional assessment and treatment, delivering individual and group interventions, care planning and coordination, providing dietetic guidance to colleagues and partner services and clinical supervision of colleagues and dietetic students.
Main duties of the job
Suitable for someone who is keen to develop their skills and knowledge and is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based care for people with moderate to severe eating disorders as a member of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for further details on the role and its main responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification dietetic experience of band 6 level or above
- Experience of eating disorder and/or mental health dietetics
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
- HCPC Registered professional in Dietetics
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This advert is for Adult Eating Disorder Specialist Dietitian with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Farnham Road Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover for 12 months). The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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