Surgical and Critical Care Team Lead Dietitian
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 19/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Team Lead Surgical and Critical Care Dietitian, responsible for autonomous work across surgical wards, respiratory ward, and critical care units. The post holder will lead a team of dietitians and dietetic assistants, providing supervision and support. Key duties include attending MDT meetings, discussing patient cases, and contributing to discharge planning. The role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care within a dynamic environment.
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current Health Professions Council registration
- Member of British Dietetic Association, ideally including relevant specialist group
- Competency in nutritional assessment of patients in varied clinical specialities in a range of population groups
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the issues involved with working in a busy acute setting
- Understanding of national and professional issues
- Understanding of clinical governance and relevant national guidelines
- Knowledge and application of artificial nutrition - both eneteral and parenteral nutrition are essential
- Experience of supervising Dietetic students
- Experience of responding to demand / prioritising work / managing a caseload in fast moving acute environment
- Involvement of developing department and service protocols
- Experience of managing patients within an MDT setting
- Values Based Question
- How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?
- Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Current Health Professions Council registration
- Member of British Dietetic Association, ideally including relevant specialist group
- Competency in nutritional assessment of patients in varied clinical specialities in a range of population groups
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the issues involved with working in a busy acute setting
- Understanding of national and professional issues
- Understanding of clinical governance and relevant national guidelines
- Knowledge and application of artificial nutrition - both eneteral and parenteral nutrition are essential
- Experience of supervising Dietetic students
- Experience of responding to demand / prioritising work / managing a caseload in fast moving acute environment
- Involvement of developing department and service protocols
- Experience of managing patients within an MDT setting
- Values Based Question
- How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Surgical and Critical Care Team Lead Dietitian
The closing date is 19 September 2026
Job summary
Team Lead Surgical and Critical Care Dietitian
Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies
Band: 7
Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: Week commencing 28th September 2026
Please note sponsorship is currently unavailable
We are recruiting for a Team Lead Surgical and Critical Care Dietitian who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake autonomous work across the surgical wards, the respiratory ward and critical care - including both the high dependency unit and intensive care.
The post holder's team would also cover areas, such as cardiac medicine and orthopaedics, and support the work of a dietetic apprentice and dietetic assistants. The post holder may be required to cover other areas, as caseload / service needs demand.
To take a lead role in supervision of the team under the leadership of the Lead for Dietetics, deputising in their absence. Other responsibilities may include attending and actively contributing at MDT meetings, board rounds
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