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Regional Dietitian


Company : Integrated Care System


Location : Reading, England


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Dietitian to join our Primary Care team at HMP Bullingdon,Huntercombe, and Grendon & Springhill, based across Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire. All 3 sites within reasonable commuting distance. The role will form part of the Planned Care team in each of the prisons and you will be an integral part of the MDT and support the progression and implementation of integrated care pathways within our prison establishments. Hours 30 hours a week working 8-4pm ideally but can offer some flexibility.You will spend one day working at each site every week with the 4th day working from home. This position is part time,youll receive an annual salary up to £57603per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Main duties of the jobAs aRegional Dietician, your responsibilities will vary. You will Provide interventions for the patient from initial clinical assessment or screening, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation Support the development of clinical pathways and provide a quality dietetic service appropriate to each prison and provide equity of care to that provided in the wider community. To be responsible for the development and provision of a specialist, evidence based, dietetic nutrition service. Develop, implement and evaluate a seamless nutrition support service across the Region, working with secondary or specialist care where appropriate, and aimed at continuously improving standards of patient care and wider multi-disciplinary team working. Provide specialist nutrition and diet advice to patients and healthcare professionals through treatment, education plans, and prescriptions Independently manage a caseload of complex patients with a broad range of conditions, using evidence-based interventions to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning. It doesnt stop therewe also offer: Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it About usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Qualifications required BSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice You will be a highly skilled practitioner with expert knowledge in the management of patients dietary issues and conditions Experience of senior level decision making and delivery in a changing environment Significant experience in applying the dietetic process to include dietetic assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialized dietetic treatment Job summaryUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Dietitian to join our Primary Care team at HMP Bullingdon,Huntercombe, and Grendon & Springhill, based across Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire. All 3 sites within reasonable commuting distance. The role will form part of the Planned Care team in each of the prisons and you will be an integral part of the MDT and support the progression and implementation of integrated care pathways within our prison establishments. Hours 30 hours a week working 8-4pm ideally but can offer some flexibility.You will spend one day working at each site every week with the 4th day working from home. Salary This position is part time,youll receive an annual salary up to £57603per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Main duties of the jobAs aRegional Dietician, your responsibilities will vary. You will Provide interventions for the patient from initial clinical assessment or screening, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation Support the development of clinical pathways and provide a quality dietetic service appropriate to each prison and provide equity of care to that provided in the wider community. To be responsible for the development and provision of a specialist, evidence based, dietetic nutrition service. Develop, implement and evaluate a seamless nutrition support service across the Region, working with secondary or specialist care where appropriate, and aimed at continuously improving standards of patient care and wider multi-disciplinary team working. Provide specialist nutrition and diet advice to patients and healthcare professionals through treatment, education plans, and prescriptions Independently manage a caseload of complex patients with a broad range of conditions, using evidence-based interventions to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning. It doesnt stop therewe also offer: Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it About usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Qualifications required BSc in Dietetics under a training programme approved by the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Able to operate at an advanced level of clinical practice You will be a highly skilled practitioner with expert knowledge in the management of patients dietary issues and conditions Experience of senior level decision making and delivery in a changing environment Significant experience in applying the dietetic process to include dietetic assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialized dietetic treatment Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Dietitian to join our Primary Care team at HMP Bullingdon,Huntercombe, and Grendon & Springhill, based across Oxfordshire and North Buckinghamshire. All 3 sites within reasonable commuting distance. The role will form part of the Planned Care team in each of the prisons and you will be an integral part of the MDT and support the progression and implementation of integrated care pathways within our prison establishments. Hours 30 hours a week working 8-4pm ideally but can offer some flexibility.You will spend one day working at each site every week with the 4th day working from home. Salary This position is part time,youll receive an annual salary up to £57603per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialPlease click apply to view job description and personal specification DesirablePlease click apply to view job description and personal specification ExperienceEssentialPlease click apply to view job description and personal specification DesirablePlease click apply to view job description and personal specification Additional CriteriaEssentialPlease click apply to view job description and personal specification DesirablePlease click apply to view job description and personal specification Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer detailsEmployer namePractice Plus Group AddressHawker House Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road Reading Berkshire RG1 8BWEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) £52,064 to £57,603 a yearPaying up to £57603 - Depending on experience#J-18808-Ljbffr