Job Title: Dietitian
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
DBS Check Level: Enhanced Both Lists
Salary Range: £71,038.46 to £79,133.77
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date: 24/11/2026
Job Overview
Health and Care Jersey (HCJ) is seeking to recruit a motivated and experienced Dietitian to undertake the role of Specialist Catering Dietitian within Health and Care Jersey.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality food and nutrition services across the organisation. Operationally based within the Non-Clinical Support Services Care Group, the postholder will provide specialist dietetic expertise and leadership in relation to catering, menu planning, nutritional standards and therapeutic diets.
Working closely with Catering Services, clinical teams and wider stakeholders, the postholder will support the delivery of safe, nutritious and person-centred food services that meet the needs of patients and service users. The role will have a particular focus on nutritional governance, quality improvement, patient experience and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practice.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries, supporting the development of food service provision and contributing to initiatives that improve nutritional care and patient outcomes across Health and Care Jersey.
Professional support, supervision and leadership will be provided through the Nutrition and Dietetics Service, with the postholder working closely with the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics to maintain professional standards and develop service improvement initiatives.
Successfull candidates will demonstrate:
· HCPC registration as a Dietitian.
· Relevant post-registration experience, including experience of service development and quality improvement.
· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
· The ability to work autonomously whilst developing effective partnerships across clinical and non-clinical services.
· A commitment to improving nutritional care, patient experience and service quality.
This post offers an opportunity to apply specialist dietetic knowledge in a role that combines clinical nutrition, food service development and strategic improvement, while contributing to the delivery of high-quality care for Islander
For an informal disscussion, please contact David Fromage via email. D.Fromage@health.gov.je
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