Location
Community Learning Disability Service, Beaumont House, Mile End Hospital, Tower Hamlets, London

Hours
Full Time (hours to be confirmed)

Salary
£39,959 per annum

About the Role
The Specialist Learning Disability Dietitian will provide expert dietetic assessment and intervention for adults with learning disabilities, adopting a person-centred and evidence-based approach. You will manage a defined caseload with increasing autonomy, prioritising referrals based on clinical need and risk. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessments, care planning, and risk management. The role involves delivering individual and group-based interventions, including weight management and nutritional support programmes. You will identify and manage risks related to malnutrition, obesity, and complex physical health conditions, supporting individuals, families, and carers to access appropriate health services and make informed nutritional choices. Additionally, you will 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. Participation in clinical supervision, service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives is also expected. The post holder will work across community settings, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities.

Experience
Experience in specialist dietetic assessment and intervention, preferably with adults with learning disabilities or complex needs. Proven ability to manage a caseload autonomously and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

About you
Person-centred, compassionate, and motivated to improve health outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with individuals, families, carers, and professionals. Ability to develop accessible resources and deliver training. Committed to quality improvement and professional development.

Qualifications
Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Relevant post-registration experience or specialist training in learning disability dietetics is desirable.