Community Dietitian

Job overview

Ready for your next big step? We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and confident dietitian who’s excited to make a real impact in the community. If you thrive working independently and love being part of a supportive, close‑knit team, this could be the perfect role for you.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive team of 7 dietitians and 4 dietetic assistants, with dedicated secretarial and admin support. We hold regular team meetings and supervision, and there are plenty of opportunities for CPD to help you stay up to date for HCPC registration.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

The Community Dietitian role is a part-time position of 15 hours per week, for a period of 9 months to cover maternity leave within the team.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

This part time fixed‑term community post is based in the beautiful coastal area of East Dorset, offering a varied and rewarding caseload across adults and children (aged 2+). No two days will look the same—you will be working in GP surgeries, outpatient clinics, care homes, and people’s own homes, supporting individuals with a wide range of nutritional needs including overweight, malnutrition, IBS, food allergy/intolerance, selective eating. There is also the opportunity to work from home as part of our flexible working policy.

Professional Development

We will support you to take the lead in a specialist area of interest within the department, with training available if needed. You will also play a key role in supporting and supervising Dietetic Assistants and contributing to student training.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across health and social care, and may attend safeguarding meetings, professional discussions, and team‑around‑the‑child or family meetings. There will also be opportunities to deliver training to other professionals in areas such as malnutrition and weight management.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

For any queries, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only.  Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.