Highly Specialist Renal Dietitian (Team Lead), Band 7
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Highly Specialist Renal Dietitian (Team Lead), Band 7
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Highly Specialist Renal Dietitian to lead, develop, and deliver a high-quality dietetic service for adult patients with kidney disease across all stages of care.
This is a pivotal role offering expert clinical input, service leadership, and supervision of both specialist and junior dietitians. Working closely with the renal multidisciplinary team, you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with complex renal needs.
Your role will include providing expert input on the renal wards at Gloucestershire Hospitals, leading outpatient clinics, supporting patients at haemodialysis centres, and managing those receiving peritoneal dialysis. You will collaborate closely with specialist nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, and consultants to deliver truly holistic, patient-centred care.
You will join a friendly, well-established team comprising seven consultants, specialist nurses, AHPs, and expert renal dietitians committed to delivering the highest standards of nutritional care. We are proud to support career development, with opportunities to undertake the Supplementary Prescribing course, engage in renal research, and contribute to or lead on service development and quality improvement projects. You will contribute to dietetic education through the clinical training of students on placement and by delivering teaching in renal dietetics within a university setting.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, complex dietetic care to renal patients across inpatient, outpatient and virtual settings.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, including active listening and clear communication, to deliver patient-centred care.
Work closely with the renal multidisciplinary team, building strong professional relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Manage your own caseload autonomously, using effective time management, flexibility and prioritisation to respond to changing clinical demands.
Contribute to wider dietetic services, including inpatient cover in other clinical areas when required. Appropriate training and support will be provided.
Provide line management and clinical supervision to renal dietitians, overseeing caseload allocation, service planning and high-quality care.
Conduct appraisals, provide mentorship and support staff performance and professional development.
Lead and contribute to audit, research, service evaluation and development within the renal dietetic service.
Supervise staff and support the training and development of dietetic students.
Occasional travel across sites may be required.
Apply today and become part of our renal dietetic team!
About us
The Department of Dietetics is friendly and supportive, with our recent staff survey highlighting excellent teamwork and strong collegial relationships. The service operates across two main sites: Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH). We provide a broad range of services, including Acute Adult Dietetics, Paediatrics, and several Specialist Dietetic Services such as Gastroenterology, Specialist Weight Management, Oncology, Bariatrics, and Diabetes. The Department also delivers a comprehensive Home Enteral Feeding Service.
The Department is committed to staff development and supports team members to thrive across the four pillars of practice: clinical care, education, leadership, and research.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-26-T0689
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for more information included on;
- Clinical responsibilities
- Professional development education and training
- Management and leadership
- Clinical Governance
We welcome any potential applicants to contact prior to application for more details on the above role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for more information included on;
- Clinical responsibilities
- Professional development education and training
- Management and leadership
- Clinical Governance
We welcome any potential applicants to contact prior to application for more details on the above role
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registered
- Substantial experience
- Experience working as a dietitian in the NHS
- Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge in renal dietetics
- Demonstrate advanced communication skills relating to clinical requirements
- Experience of audit systems and clinical outcomes
- Work within a multidisciplinary team at various levels
- Write clear, accurate dietetic plans, audits and reports in a timely manner
- Prioritise workloads
- Show they are self motivated with attention to detail
- Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willing to lead change
- Full driving license
Desirable
- Training in leadership and management
- Advanced Diploma of Dietetics/Post graduate qualification
- Experience of developing and working to risk assessments
- Supplementary prescriber or willing to consider
- Experience in research and or education
- Qualified as a supplementary prescriber or willing to consider
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registered
- Substantial experience
- Experience working as a dietitian in the NHS
- Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge in renal dietetics
- Demonstrate advanced communication skills relating to clinical requirements
- Experience of audit systems and clinical outcomes
- Work within a multidisciplinary team at various levels
- Write clear, accurate dietetic plans, audits and reports in a timely manner
- Prioritise workloads
- Show they are self motivated with attention to detail
- Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible
- Ability to problem solve
- Willing to lead change
- Full driving license
Desirable
- Training in leadership and management
- Advanced Diploma of Dietetics/Post graduate qualification
- Experience of developing and working to risk assessments
- Supplementary prescriber or willing to consider
- Experience in research and or education
- Qualified as a supplementary prescriber or willing to consider
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
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
GRH Service Manager
June Beharry
03004228686
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-26-T0689
Job locations
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
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