Dietitian / Nutritionists

A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.

About this Career

Average Salary

£30,821

New workers start at around £16,969. Normal pay is £30,821 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £45,422

Annual Openings

139

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Provides prosthetic devices to patients and advises on rehabilitation.
  • Conducts specialised diagnostic tests for a variety of health conditions and advise on treatment.
  • Diagnoses and treats patients with a variety of hearing-related problems.
  • Conducts medical education relevant to specialism and provides team leadership and supervision.
  • Operate heart-lung machines during surgical procedures.
  • Provides high level support within surgical teams before, during and after surgery.
  • Provides expert technical and technological support in the delivery of critical care.

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