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Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust View all jobs
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Job summary
Are you a passionate and motivated Dietitian looking to develop your expertise in learning disability and community nutrition services? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team in Wandsworth on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
This rewarding role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities by addressing health inequalities, improving nutritional outcomes and supporting individuals to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. You will work alongside a highly skilled team of psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and social care professionals, delivering person-centred care across a range of community settings. We are seeking an experienced Dietitian with a strong background in home enteral feeding (HEF) to join our team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Dietitian with excellent communication skills, a commitment to collaborative working and a passion for supporting people with complex needs. In return, you will receive specialist support, clinical supervision and opportunities to contribute to service development within a progressive and innovative team.
Main duties of the job
As the Community Learning Disabilities Dietitian, you will provide specialist nutritional assessment, intervention and support for adults with learning disabilities who present with a wide range of nutritional needs. You will work autonomously while being fully integrated within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping service users, carers and support networks to understand and manage nutritional challenges.
The successful candidate will build strong relationships with service users, families, care providers and healthcare professionals to deliver personalised, evidence-based interventions. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of settings, supporting individuals with complex nutritional needs, contributing to multidisciplinary care planning and playing an important role in reducing health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities.
We are seeking someone who is compassionate, organised and proactive, with strong clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Experience of managing an enteral feeding caseload, working autonomously, and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams will be essential. You will also contribute to service development, education, quality improvement initiatives and the wider promotion of nutrition and wellbeing within learning disability services.
About us
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year pro rata per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
294-MHCA-8393909-EB
Job locations
Balham Health Centre
120-124 Bedford Hill
London
SW12 9HS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities presenting with dysphagia, malnutrition, obesity, enteral feeding needs, and other complex nutritional issues, under the guidance of senior colleagues where required.
To manage and prioritise a defined caseload of adults with learning disabilities within community settings, including homes, residential care settings, supported living environments, day services, education settings and clinics.
To undertake comprehensive, person-centred dietetic assessments (including interpretation of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary information with the use of nutritional analysis software when required) establish realistic, evidence-based goals and adapt assessment and intervention approaches to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in partnership with service users, families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
To monitor and review clients receiving home enteral feeding, liaising with acute dietetic services, community teams, carers, and other professionals to support safe transitions of care.
To liaise with enteral feeding companies regarding the provision of prescribed feeds, equipment, and associated support services including specialist nurses provided by enteral feeding contract.
To advise on the appropriate use of ACBS-approved products, including oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds, and specialist dietary products, in accordance with local prescribing guidance and in liaison with GPs where appropriate.
To provide dietary and nutritional advice to service users, families, carers, support providers, and professionals, adapting communication methods to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
To provide advice regarding menu planning, nutritional standards, texture modification, and food fortification in residential homes, supported living services, and community settings.
To attend and contribute to the weekly multidisciplinary learning disabilities team meetings for dietetic referrals and joint care planning for clients requiring dietetic intervention.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities presenting with dysphagia, malnutrition, obesity, enteral feeding needs, and other complex nutritional issues, under the guidance of senior colleagues where required.
To manage and prioritise a defined caseload of adults with learning disabilities within community settings, including homes, residential care settings, supported living environments, day services, education settings and clinics.
To undertake comprehensive, person-centred dietetic assessments (including interpretation of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary information with the use of nutritional analysis software when required) establish realistic, evidence-based goals and adapt assessment and intervention approaches to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities in partnership with service users, families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
To monitor and review clients receiving home enteral feeding, liaising with acute dietetic services, community teams, carers, and other professionals to support safe transitions of care.
To liaise with enteral feeding companies regarding the provision of prescribed feeds, equipment, and associated support services including specialist nurses provided by enteral feeding contract.
To advise on the appropriate use of ACBS-approved products, including oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds, and specialist dietary products, in accordance with local prescribing guidance and in liaison with GPs where appropriate.
To provide dietary and nutritional advice to service users, families, carers, support providers, and professionals, adapting communication methods to meet the needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
To provide advice regarding menu planning, nutritional standards, texture modification, and food fortification in residential homes, supported living services, and community settings.
To attend and contribute to the weekly multidisciplinary learning disabilities team meetings for dietetic referrals and joint care planning for clients requiring dietetic intervention.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications
If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.
Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.
Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered as Dietitian with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
- Completion of the BDA Advanced Dietetics in Learning Disabilities course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post graduate experience in dietetics services.
- Experience working with enteral feeding, either in the inpatient setting or community setting.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of and experience of working with mental health service users and learning disabilities.
- Evidence of participation in audit/ research
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct both BDA, HPC and their application practice
- Well-developed communication skills and experience communicating via interpreters and with non-verbal communicators.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of mental health dietetics
- Specialist knowledge of learning disability dietetics and the nutritional issues prevalent within the learning disability population
- Knowledge of the health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registered as Dietitian with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association and the Specialist Mental Health Group
- Completion of the BDA Advanced Dietetics in Learning Disabilities course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post graduate experience in dietetics services.
- Experience working with enteral feeding, either in the inpatient setting or community setting.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of and experience of working with mental health service users and learning disabilities.
- Evidence of participation in audit/ research
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct both BDA, HPC and their application practice
- Well-developed communication skills and experience communicating via interpreters and with non-verbal communicators.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of mental health dietetics
- Specialist knowledge of learning disability dietetics and the nutritional issues prevalent within the learning disability population
- Knowledge of the health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Balham Health Centre
120-124 Bedford Hill
London
SW12 9HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Balham Health Centre
120-124 Bedford Hill
London
SW12 9HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)