Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Dietetic Team Lead - Adult Community Dietetics.

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

Dietetic Team Lead

Are you an experienced, motivated Dietitian ready to bring your existing leadership expertise to a dynamic dietetic team? We're looking for a proactive, compassionate, and forward-thinkingBand 7 Dietetic Team Lead to join our service on a 6-month fixed term basis to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your existing clinical and managerial leadership experience, drive service improvement, and make a meaningful impact for patients and colleagues alike. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis and does not include a contract renewal

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • Provide clinical and line management leadership to the adult community dietetic team.
  • Provide a dietetic service to adult patients with particular clinical expertise in the fields of nutrition support (oral and enteral) and gastroenterology.
  • Support the Service Manager to ensure delivery of a safe, effective and well led service.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year Pro-rata pa inc. HCAS outer

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-7781341-AG

Job locations

Community

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Carshalton

SM5 1JF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant degree or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration.

Desirable

  • Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
  • Member of a special interest group (e.g. Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group).

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a range of clinical areas including oral nutrition support, enteral feeding and management of gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Experience of line managing Band 5/6 dietitians.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the community setting including care homes.
  • Student training experience.
  • Experience of working with EMIS electronic patient system.
  • Experience of undertaking clinical audit/quality improvement projects.

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with nutritional conditions.
  • Ability to apply Dietetic skills across a range of clinical conditions.
  • Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant degree or post graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration.

Desirable

  • Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
  • Member of a special interest group (e.g. Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group).

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in a range of clinical areas including oral nutrition support, enteral feeding and management of gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Experience of line managing Band 5/6 dietitians.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the community setting including care homes.
  • Student training experience.
  • Experience of working with EMIS electronic patient system.
  • Experience of undertaking clinical audit/quality improvement projects.

Skills

Essential

  • Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of clients with nutritional conditions.
  • Ability to apply Dietetic skills across a range of clinical conditions.
  • Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Community

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Carshalton

SM5 1JF


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Community

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Carshalton

SM5 1JF


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Adult Dietetic and Diabetes Service Manager

Clare Belsham

clarebelsham@nhs.net

07901582000

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year Pro-rata pa inc. HCAS outer

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-7781341-AG

Job locations

Community

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Carshalton

SM5 1JF


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