Dietitian (Acute) | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,133 - £65,261 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7940262/289-CS-386 |
Summary
We are looking for an HCPC registered Dietitian with experience of working in critical care and gastroenterology to join our team as the ICU and gastroenterology specialist Dietitian.
This is a 12 month fixed term position.
The role will be primarily based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital which has up to 20 intensive care beds and 1 adult gastroenterology ward but the post holder will be expected to provide cover, when needed, at West Middlesex Hospital.
The role will be divided as 2 days ICU and 3 days gastroenterology. It will include parenteral nutrition ward round.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the critical care and gastroenterology multidisciplinary teams, providing a highly specialist clinical dietetic service to patients on our intensive care units and gastroenterology ward.
The post holder will work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams to optimise care and implement highly specialised enteral and parenteral nutrition.
The post holder will provide cover for our outpatient gastroenterology clinic in the absence of other members of the dietetic team.
The post holder will develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients attending the clinical area in conjunction with the specialist MDT teams.
Please find full list of roles and responsibilities in the job description.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
To manage a highly complex caseload of patients on the critical care unit and gastroenterology ward and support outpatient clinics as appropriate, act as clinical lead and co-ordinate service improvement projects in this area.
To manage a highly complex caseload of patients requiring parenteral nutrition, assisting in service improvement projects in this area.
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care.
To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision.
Please find full list of roles and responsibilities in the job description
This advert closes on Sunday 10 May 2026