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Specialist Dietitian
Role summary
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The Specialist Dietitian will assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop and review individual care plans, provide evidence-based dietary advice, and work closely with doctors, nurses, therapists and other healthcare professionals. Applicants are generally expected to hold a degree in Dietetics or an equivalent qualification, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and have relevant clinical experience. Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills are essential, together with the ability to manage a caseload independently and contribute effectively to multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate should demonstrate compassion, professionalism, accurate record keeping and a commitment to safeguarding, equality, continuous learning and high-quality patient-centred care.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and community healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, including Mansfield Community Hospital, King’s Mill Hospital and Newark Hospital. The Trust delivers emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, cancer and outpatient services to a large local population. It employs a diverse workforce of clinical, technical, administrative and support professionals and works closely with partner organisations, universities and community services. The Trust emphasises compassionate care, patient safety, clinical excellence, staff development and service improvement. Specialist Dietitians contribute across hospital and community settings, supporting patients with conditions such as malnutrition, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, oncology needs and complex nutritional requirements. The organisation offers the benefits normally associated with NHS employment, including occupational pension arrangements, annual leave, professional development opportunities and access to staff wellbeing support.