# Band 6 Dietitian Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 43
- **NHS employers:** 38
- **New vacancies this week:** 19
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 6 and Dietitian.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 32,073 to GBP 56,863

## Role Summary

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.

## Typical Responsibilities

- 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
- Outpatient clinic management for long-term conditions (diabetes, IBD, allergy)
- Clinical audit, outcome measurement, and guideline development
- Food service and menu planning liaison (for catering-facing roles)

## Typical 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)

## Employers Hiring

- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (3 jobs)
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (2 jobs)
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (1 jobs)
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (1 jobs)
- Barts Health NHS Trust (1 jobs)
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (4 jobs)
- Leeds, North East and Yorkshire (3 jobs)
- Ipswich, East of England (2 jobs)
- Wexham, South East (1 jobs)
- Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Bristol, South West (1 jobs)
- Gloucester, South West (1 jobs)
- Blackpool, North West (1 jobs)
- Colchester, East of England (1 jobs)
- Truro, South West (1 jobs)
- Grimsby, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Salisbury, South West (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

Band 6 posts are for experienced practitioners who have built specialist skills or taken on supervisory responsibilities. Typical roles include senior staff nurses, specialist therapists, team deputies, and clinical pharmacists. Expect to show evidence of autonomous judgement and leadership in your application. Salary guidance: £39,959 - £48,117.

## Grade Requirements

Professional registration and minimum 2 years post-qualification experience

Specialist competencies relevant to the advertised post

Evidence of supervising junior staff or students

Contribution to audit, service improvement, or quality work

Postgraduate training or qualifications (for some specialist posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 6 roles?

NHS Band 6 roles pay between £39,959 and £48,117 per year under the 2026/27 pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours and high-cost area supplements.

### What is the difference between Band 5 and Band 6?

Band 6 practitioners have more experience, specialist skills, and often supervisory responsibilities. They manage more complex caseloads, may lead small teams, and contribute to service development.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 6?

Band 6 roles include senior staff nurses, specialist practitioners, senior therapists, clinical pharmacists, team deputies, and specialists in various clinical areas.

### What qualifications do I need to become an NHS dietitian?

You need a degree in dietetics approved by the HCPC and registration with HCPC. Most NHS dietitian roles start at Band 5 for newly qualified practitioners.

### What areas can NHS dietitians specialise in?

NHS dietitians can specialise in areas including oncology, paediatrics, gastroenterology, diabetes, renal, eating disorders, critical care, and community nutrition. Advanced roles develop expertise in specific patient populations.

### How much do NHS dietitians earn?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS dietitians start at Band 5 (approximately £32,000-£39,000), with specialist roles at Band 6 (£40,000-£48,000), senior specialists at Band 7 (£49,000-£57,000), and consultant dietitians at Band 8 (£58,000+).

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