About this role
Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Learning Disabilities Dietitian to join the Community Learning Disability Service (CLDS) in Tower Hamlets on a part-time (0.6 WTE) basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established multidisciplinary team supporting adults with learning disabilities across a range of community settings. The role focuses on promoting physical health and reducing health inequalities through high-quality, person-centred dietetic care. The successful candidate will manage a specialist caseload and deliver dietetic assessment and interventions for individuals at risk of malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related health conditions. The role also includes opportunities to contribute to group work, health promotion initiatives, and service development. You will be supported by a Highly Specialist Dietitian and work closely with colleagues across the wider CLDS team, including mental health, behavioural support, and transition services.
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist dietetic input to adults with learning disabilities within Tower Hamlets, working across community settings including supported living, residential care, and service users' homes. Key responsibilities include: - Managing a defined caseload, providing dietetic assessment, intervention, and evaluation - Supporting individuals at risk of malnutrition through oral nutritional support - Delivering weight management interventions for individuals living with obesity and at risk of metabolic complications - Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support holistic care planning - Providing advice and training to carers, support staff, and other professionals - Delivering accessible health promotion initiatives, including group programmes - Supporting the development of easy-read resources and reasonable adjustments to improve accessibility The role requires strong clinical reasoning, effective communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a community setting.
About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations The Community Learning Disability Service in Tower Hamlets is a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to improving health outcomes for adults with learning disabilities. The team works closely with a wide range of partners, including primary care, acute services, and social care providers. ELFT is a leader in Quality Improvement (QI), and staff are encouraged and supported to participate in service development, research, and innovation. You will have access to excellent professional development opportunities, regular supervision, and strong links with dietetic colleagues across the Trust, including specialist services such as Forensics and Eating Disorders. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion and creating an environment where all staff feel valued and supported.
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will: - Provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities, using a person-centred and evidence-based approach - Manage a defined caseload with increasing autonomy, prioritising referrals based on clinical need and risk - Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to contribute to assessments, care planning, and risk management - Deliver individual and group-based interventions, including weight management and nutritional support programmes - Identify and manage risks associated with malnutrition, obesity, and complex physical health conditions - Support individuals, families, and carers to access appropriate health services and make informed choices about nutrition - Develop and deliver accessible nutritional information and resources tailored to the needs of people with learning disabilities - Provide training and advice to MDT colleagues, carers, and support staff - Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection and performance monitoring - Participate in clinical supervision, service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives The post holder will work across community settings and contribute to improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities for people with learning disabilities.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
oBSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent oUK registered with Health Professional Council oEvidence of the dietetic management of a wide range of complex clinical conditions including weight management and diabetes oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously oKnowledge of national policies and guidelines in the area of Weight management, Diabetes and Cardiovascular oUnderstanding of Obesity including the associated physical and mental health risks
Desirable
Member of BDA specialist interest group o Teaching/training qualif ication o Relevant master's degree in related are Teaching/training qualif ication Relevant master's degree in related area
Experience Essential
Postgraduate experience in dietetic services Experience of teaching/training other professionals Experience of working in multidisciplinary team Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
Experience of working with adults with a learning disability and mental health difficulties Experience of supporting student dietitians Experience of working in the community
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills Presentation skills Good time management skills Good team working skills Problem Solving skills Skills in supporting junior staff Ability to prioritise caseload ef fectively IT skills Ability to apply NICE guidance to practice Sound knowledge of clinical practice area
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Community Learning Disability Service
Beaumont House, Mile End Hospital
Tower Hamlets, London
E1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)