Dieticians
Dietitians are the only qualified health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public health level.
What is a career as a dietician in health and social care?
Dietitians use the most up–to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals to be regulated by law, and are governed by an ethical code to ensure that they always work to the highest standard.
Entry routes and pay
You will need to complete a degree or postgraduate qualification in dietetics or human nutrition, accredited by the British Dietetic Association. Alternatively, there may the option to complete a postgraduate course if you already have a degree with an acceptable level of human physiology and biochemistry.
You might be able to do a dietitian degree apprenticeship. This is usually only open to staff who are working as a dietetic assistant, who can study for a degree to qualify as a dietitian whilst on the job. For more information on apprenticeships click here.
A starting salary is £29,970 with opportunity to progress up to £52,809 with experience and ability to specialise.
Where can you work?
Care Home
Community
Hospice
Hospital
Mental Health
