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Senior Dietitian - CEDS

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 pro rata
Profession
Dietitian
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
24 May 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed term 12 months)
Posted Date
15 May 2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multidisciplinary Community Eating Disorders Service, which will also involve some support within our Intensive Day Service, working with children and adolescents. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic experienced Dietitian to join this specialist area within our service. We are developing our dietetic resources across the pathway, the role will involve working closely with a small group of other Band 6/7 dietitians, alongside the wider MDT.

The successful candidate will bring adaptable and transferable dietetic skills to provide specialist assessment, treatment and nutritional support for children and young people with eating disorders. Strong communication and motivational skills are essential, along with the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Main duties of the job

This role requires emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to build positive, therapeutic relationships with children, young people and their families. The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will be supported by an experienced Dietitian to ensure positive outcomes for the young people we support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification or contact

Eleanor Chesters [email protected]