Surgical and Critical Care Team Lead Dietitian

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 to discuss patient cases, and discussing patient care, dietetic intervention, goals and discharge planning.

Our values are B old, E very Person Counts, S haring and Open and T ogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the _Best of Care_ _by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time_ ?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Details
Date posted
08 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 7

Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum/pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
275-2609TLS&CCD

Job locations
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Rd
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
To provide timely dietetic care to patients, working effectively as part of the Acute Dietetic Team.

To provide cover to other areas in times of absence or clinical need.

To provide a 7 day and extended hours working pattern.

To educate members of the Medical team, Nursing staff, Student Nurses and other health care professionals as relevant to role.

Supervise more junior dietetic team members, aiding rotations and supporting their development.

Lead a team of dietitians, consisting of band 6 / band 5 dietitians and dietetic assistants. You may also be involved in dietetic apprenticeship training.

Supervise students and dietetic apprentice during placements.

Support/lead Dietetic Assistants.

Produce and deliver educational material and dietetic resources to the team and wider MDT.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Current Health Professions Council registration
• Member of British Dietetic Association, ideally including relevant specialist group

Knowledge
Essential

• 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

Experience
Essential

• 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
Essential

• How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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
Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Rd
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom

Employer's website
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Dietitian
Rose Ross
View email address on meeveem.com
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).