Band 7 Dietitian Jobs in the NHS
Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work.
16 live vacancies at this grade · 15 NHS employers · salary £49,387 - £56,515
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Open Positions
£49k - £65k
Salary Range
15
NHS Trusts
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What to expect from Band 7 Dietitian roles
Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work. For dietitian candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 16 live band 7 dietitian vacancies across 15 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 7 dietitian roles ranges from about £49,387 to £65,261 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration with significant post-qualification experience
- Demonstrable specialist expertise in the relevant clinical or functional area
- Track record of leading teams, projects, or service improvements
- Postgraduate qualification (master's level often expected)
Role 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
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)
Hiring locations
Current band 7 dietitian demand is visible in London, Colchester, Dartford, Exeter, and Guildford. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Barts Health NHS Trust, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, and East London NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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