Advanced Specialist Women's and Maternal Dietitian
Job summary
This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Dietitian.
We are currently in the process of redeveloping the hospital to provide a new state-of-the-art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon, and beyond, which supports the very best in delivery of healthcare and will be fit for our future.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.
We are looking for a confident and motivated Dietitian to join our Dietetic and Speech Therapy Team at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Our friendly team consists of 14 Dietitians, 8 Speech & Language Therapists, a Dietetic/S< support worker and administrator.
Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced dietitian with an interest in maternity? We are looking for a dietitian with a real passion to drive forward and promote excellence within the maternity department as part of the diabetes specialist multi-disciplinary team. This is a brand-new post because of external funding and an exciting opportunity to develop the Dietetic service in this area. You will be responsible for providing clinical leadership within the team to improve pregnancy outcomes and support a positive patient experience. You will work in partnership with other professionals, pregnant people and their families. You will champion patient involvement in the management of their condition through their diet, and you will demonstrate a patient centred approach by providing sensitive and complex information in a compassionate manner.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Details
Date posted
05 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa inc pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
394-MVCS-7378412DT
Job locations
The Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential
- Degree or equivalent or post graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Evidence of current HCPC registration (State Registered Dietitian)
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience and knowledge specific to care of women and birthing with diabetes
- Experience and knowledge in diabetes and nutrition support
- Experience of working in a specialist dietetic service
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training or equivalent in British Dietetic Association (BDA) postgraduate courses equivalent to Masters level
- Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance.
- Member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
Person Spec
Essential
- Degree or equivalent or post graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Evidence of current HCPC registration (State Registered Dietitian)
- Significant post registration experience
- Experience and knowledge specific to care of women and birthing with diabetes
- Experience and knowledge in diabetes and nutrition support
- Experience of working in a specialist dietetic service
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training or equivalent in British Dietetic Association (BDA) postgraduate courses equivalent to Masters level
- Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance.
- Member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
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 informationDisclosure 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
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Employer's website
https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Hillingdon Hospital
Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge
UB8 3NN
Employer's website
Salary range
- £53,751 - £60,651 per year