# Bank Specialist Learning Disabilities Dietitian > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-specialist-learning-disabilities-dietitian/f7754ac9-8176-4445-b505-8acaf6c7d1ba - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/bank-specialist-learning-disabilities-dietitian/f7754ac9-8176-4445-b505-8acaf6c7d1ba.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East London NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Adult Mental Health Services - Tower Hamlets Directorate - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £32.78 - £35.79 per hour, Inclusive of Inner London weighting - **Contract type:** Bank: 6 months - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 30 hours per week (Weekdays, 9.00 - 17.00) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T23:00:45.449Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/East_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dietician/Dietician-v8352902 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8352902?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.elft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post is based in the Integrated Learning Disability Services (ILDS) in the London Borough of Hackney. The ILDS is an integrated, multidisciplinary health and social care team providing services to adults with a learning disability. This post provides dietetic services to adults with a learning disability who have compromised nutritional status. The dietetic service will be provided to clients in various community settings including people’s homes, residential and supported living homes. The post holder will work closely with speech& language therapists, offering nutrition support to people with dysphagia, enteral feeding, and low volume tolerance. The role will involve working closely with other MDT members across the service, other dietitians in learning disabilities services across the wider Trust, and with key partners including mainstream services and the Acute Trusts. There will be opportunities to liaise with and develop professional practice with other Dietitians across the Trust. Clinical supervision will be provided by the Professional Development Lead Dietitian. There will be training and development opportunities for the post-holder. ### Main duties of the job Provide dietetic input in a community setting for adults diagnosed with a learning disability resgistered with a Hackney GP. Ensure acute dietary assessments, expert advice based on evidence-based practice, and implement patient-centred treatment plans. Effectively prioritise and review service users with learning disabilities requiring oral or enteral nutrition support, and be responsible for their dietary assessment and nutritional care planning, including related correspondence with other professionals and services involved in their care, as well as their carers/ supporters. Delegate nutrition screening to Health Support Workers. Ensure that accurate and comprehensive electronic dietetic records of assessment, care plans, treatment, progress and discharge summaries are maintained in line with Trust and council standards and policies. Monitor effectiveness of dietary interventions through goal setting, audit, outcome measurements and evaluation. Have a thorough understanding of the current legislation and guidance relating to people with learning disabilities and their health needs. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see JD (Job Description) and PS (Personal Specification) for full details of role requirements. Please consult the attached job description and person specification associated with the vacancy profile of this advertisement. ### 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 ### Other **Essential** - Able to use analytical and problem-solving skills to apply to own practice - Demonstrate different approaches to communicating, both as individuals and in groups - Has an ability to use own initiative and to be self-motivated - Able to plan and deliver training/education to Health Care Professional, non-medical carers and LD patient groups - Able to supervise and guide junior staff and students/apprentices - Is proficient in the use of email, internet and Microsoft and Google software packages - Has understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice - Is flexible, adaptable and able to work in environments that can be distracting or difficult - Creative, proactive and innovative approach to work - Empathetic and willing to advocate for people requiring reasonable adjustments - Commitment to continuing professional development and an interest in the area of learning disability ### Experience **Essential** - Post graduate training Dietetics - Postgraduate experience in dietetic services, including enteral feeding - Experience of teaching/training other professionals - Experience of working in multidisciplinary team - Experience in the provision oral nutrition support (i.e. fortification, sip feeds) - Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children **Desirable** - Experience of working with adults with a learning disability or mental health difficulties - Post registration training or experience in psychological approaches to patient care i.e. CBT - Experience of working autonomously - Experience of supporting dietetic students - Experience of working in the community - Experience of working in palliative care - Experience in learning disability dietetics - understanding of individual needs, communication needs, co-morbidities ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - A working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act - Effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills - Effective time management skills - Ability to apply NICE guidance to practice - Ability to apply good governance to area of responsibility - An understanding of the complex needs of people with learning disabilities - Demonstrates a good understanding of general dietetics - Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills - Able to prioritise workload and is flexible in approach - Able to work both independently and as part of a team **Desirable** - Member of relevant British Dietetic Association Specialist Interest Group ### Education/ Qualification/ Training **Essential** - A undergraduate or a post-graduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics - UK registered with Health Professional Council - Member of the British Dietetic Association ## Documents - [elft strategy 2026 (pdf, 421.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3090) - [elft staff benefits (pdf, 653.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3107) - [trust demographic information (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1844) - [elft staff benefits leaflet new (pdf, 465.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3106) - [b7 dietitian jd & ps december 2025 ilds (pdf, 367.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10678521) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.