Dietitian Jobs in the NHS
NHS dietitians assess nutritional needs and plan dietary interventions for patients with conditions ranging from diabetes and renal disease to eating disorders and critical illness. Most posts sit in acute hospital teams or community services, with specialist roles in areas like oncology, paediatrics, and gastroenterology. Dietitians enter at Band 5 and can progress to highly specialist and consultant roles.
79 live vacancies across 62 NHS employers · updated hourly
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Open Positions
£21k - £65k
Salary Range
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Latest live Dietitian jobs
Recent dietitian vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Lead Paediatric DietitianThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust - King's Lynn, East of EnglandCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Lead Dietitian - Public HealthBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - Caernarfon, North WalesCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Clinical Lead DietitianLeeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Leeds, North East and YorkshireCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Part time DietitianElysium Healthcare - Clacton-on-Sea, East of EnglandCloses 27 Jul 2026
- Senior Specialist DietitianBarts Health NHS Trust - London, LondonCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Experienced Acute DietitianHywel Dda University Health Board - Carmarthen, West WalesCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Band 7 PPU Dietitian – Inpatient & Outpatient ServicesRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - LONDON, LondonCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Senior Specialist Gastroenterology DietitianGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust - London, LondonCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Advanced Weight Management DietitianBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - St Asaph, North WalesCloses 15 Jul 2026
- DietitianMersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - Liverpool, North WestCloses 12 Jul 2026
- WHSCT Health Improvement Dietitian/Nutritionist Band 5Western Health and Social Care Trust - Maple Villa, Gransha Park, L’Derry/Tyron, WestCloses 16 Jul 2026
- Community Specialist Paediatric DietitianSandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust - Sandwell & West Birmingham, MidlandsCloses 16 Jul 2026
- BHSCT_Advanced Practitioner Level 1 Dietitian / Team Lead Community Nutrition Support Band 7Belfast Health and Social Care Trust - Knockbreda Health and Wellbeing centre, BelfastCloses 08 Jul 2026
- Specialist Surgical DietitianPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - Cosham, South EastCloses 16 Jul 2026
- Specialist DietitianThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton, LondonCloses 16 Jul 2026
- Lead Clinical Specialist Dietitian & Team Lead - CCC/SurgicalNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Norwich, East of EnglandCloses 12 Jul 2026
- Specialist DietitianThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - 317 Trustwide, North East and YorkshireCloses 16 Jul 2026
- Specialist DietitianNHS Forth Valley - Falkirk Community Hospital, East of ScotlandCloses 15 Jul 2026
- Community DietitianNHS Forth Valley - Stirling Health and Care Village, East of ScotlandCloses 15 Jul 2026
- Specialist Learning Disability DietitianHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, East of EnglandCloses 15 Jul 2026
- Specialist Dietitian-Bariatric Surgery / Weight ManagementSouth Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT - Sunderland, North East and YorkshireCloses 08 Jul 2026
- DietitianRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust - Guildford, South EastCloses 15 Jul 2026
- Specialist Mental Health DietitianCambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - Welwyn Garden City, East of EnglandCloses 08 Jul 2026
- Adult Eating Disorders DietitianNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - Suffolk, East of EnglandCloses 14 Jul 2026
Planning a Dietitian job search in the NHS
Job Clerk tracks live dietitian vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.
There are currently 79 live dietitian roles across 62 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.
Recent salary data for dietitian roles ranges from about £21,297 to £65,261 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Evidence to prepare
- Managing enteral feeding (NG, NJ, PEG) and parenteral nutrition referrals
- Specialist dietary management for complex conditions (renal, hepatology, critical care)
- Malnutrition screening, MUST scoring, and nutrition support ward rounds
- Supervising dietetic assistants and students on placement
Common requirements
- HCPC registration as a dietitian
- Subspecialty experience relevant to the post (oncology, paediatrics, renal, etc.)
- Supplementary or independent prescribing (for advanced roles)
- BDA membership (recommended but not essential)
Bands to compare
Current dietitian pages include Band 6 and Band 7. Start broad, then narrow by band when the advert needs specific seniority, supervision, portfolio, or leadership evidence.
Location demand
Active city hubs include London. Local pages are useful for comparing employer mix, commute assumptions, and high-cost area supplements.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Elysium Healthcare, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
Browse Dietitian Jobs by Band
NHS dietitian roles span multiple Agenda for Change bands. Pick a level to see live vacancies at that band.
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- Elysium Healthcare5 jobs
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust2 jobs
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board2 jobs
- NHS Forth Valley2 jobs