Oxford Health NHS Trust

Community Dietitian - Oxford

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

Would you like to be part of friendly, dynamic Community Nutrition and Dietetics Team? Then come and join us at Oxford Health.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 dietitian to join our team. If you are a registered/soon to be HCPC registered dietitian this is an exceptional opportunity to gain broad clinical experience within the community dietetics service.

Main duties of the job

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain broad clinical experience within our service across Oxfordshire and the role encompasses primary care and home enteral feeding.

The role is primarily based at East Oxford Health Centre. There will also be opportunities to undertake home visits and outpatient clinics across the county.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7447094

Job locations

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for work. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • HCPC registered/pending

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of different clinical settings
  • Experience of presenting to groups

Desirable

  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of project work

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • HCPC registered/pending

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of different clinical settings
  • Experience of presenting to groups

Desirable

  • Experience of MDT working
  • Experience of project work

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Vivienne Harrison

vivienne.harrison@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07823877805

Details

Date posted

08 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-CH7447094

Job locations

East Oxford Health Centre

Manzil Way

Oxford

OX4 1XD


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