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Welcome to Road to NHS
Here you will find all the information you need to get your job as a dietitian-nutritionist in the UK, from start to finish.
Welcome!
I am Javier Sal de Rellan Chouza
A registered dietitian-nutritionist trained in Spain, I have achieved a senior specialist dietitian position in the NHS after several years of hard work and dedication. I am also a member of the NHS interview panel.
My goal is to help you find a stable, well-paid job in the UK. On this website, you'll find everything you need to achieve it.
What does a registered dietitian nutritionist do in the NHS?
The National Health Service (NHS) is the UK 's public healthcare service. It provides a
a wide range of healthcare services where dietitians-nutritionists are included and
recognized.
The role of the dietitian-nutritionist is fully integrated into the medical team, and they will be responsible for a wide variety of aspects related to the patient's nutrition, including:
- Oral nutrition (nutrition support)
- Artificial nutrition (NG, NJ, PEG, TPN...)
- Community nutrition (Nutrition education)
- Highly specialized nutrition (pediatric nutrition, nutrition in critical care, oncology, renal, etc...)
Salary
The salary of a dietitian-nutritionist working for the NHS depends on their pay band, from more basic positions like Junior (around £31,000 per year ) to highly specialized and senior positions (over £100,000 per year ).
Job opportunities and career progression
Worldwide recognition
The most fascinating aspect of being a registered dietitian nutritionist for the NHS is the wide range of career opportunities and progression. With hard work and ambition, it's possible to advance quickly and achieve high earnings.
The NHS is a globally recognized organization that will allow you to develop professionally in various specialties , learning many skills that would not be possible to acquire in other countries.
