Salary guide
Dietitian
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HealthcareNutrition
- The NHS employs over 9,000 dietitians
Other names this job is known by
- Nutritionist
- Clinical Dietitian
Key responsibilities
- Assess patients’ nutritional needs
- Develop and monitor diet plans
- Educate individuals and groups on healthy eating
- Work with healthcare teams to manage medical conditions
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in dietetics (HCPC-approved)
- Registration with the HCPC
- Clinical experience during degree
- Communication and analytical skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Dietitian
- Service Manager
- Specialist Dietitian
- Researcher
How to get the job
- Study biology and chemistry at school
- Complete an HCPC-approved degree in dietetics
- Gain clinical experience during your degree
- Register with the HCPC
- Apply for NHS or private sector roles
- Progress with further training and specialisation
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