With over 20 years in the healthcare recruitment market, we have supported Dietitians across the UK in securing rewarding roles that match their clinical expertise. As a leading provider of Allied Health Professionals (AHP) to both the NHS and private sectors, our dedicated Dietetics team understands the nuances of nutritional therapy and the critical role you play in patient recovery and long-term health management.

Dietitian Salary in the UK (2026/27)

Salaries for Dietitians in the UK are generally governed by the NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scales. The following table reflects the England jurisdiction rates effective from April 2026.

NHS Dietitian Pay Rates (England)

Note: Salaries may vary based on location, specifically with High Cost Area Supplements (HCAS) for those working in or around London.

The Locum Advantage

For those seeking greater flexibility or enhanced earnings, we offer a wide range of locum Dietitian jobs across various clinical settings. Choosing the locum route allows you to diversify your clinical portfolio while benefiting from competitive hourly rates and the freedom to manage your own schedule.

Clinical Specialisms in Dietetics

Dietetics is a diverse field requiring specific clinical competencies. We recruit for a variety of specialisms, ensuring your unique skill set is matched to the right department.

• Community Dietetics: Managing long-term conditions, home enteral feeding (HEF), and malnutrition in primary care settings. [Explore available Community Dietitian jobs.]

• Paediatric Dietetics: Providing nutritional support for infants and children, including allergy management, Faltering Growth, and metabolic disorders. [Explore available Paediatric Dietitian jobs.]

• Critical Care & Parenteral Nutrition: Working in ICU/HDU environments to provide complex nutritional support for critically ill patients. [Explore available Critical Care Dietitian jobs.]

• Diabetes Management: Supporting patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes through education and carbohydrate counting. [Explore available Diabetes Dietitian jobs.]

• Mental Health & Eating Disorders: Specialist nutritional intervention within CAMHS or adult mental health services. [Explore available Mental Health Dietitian jobs.]

Service Settings

Our partnerships span the entirety of the UK healthcare landscape, providing you with access to roles in:

• Acute Settings: Working within large NHS Trusts or private hospitals, often focusing on inpatient wards, surgical recovery, and oncology. [Explore available Acute Dietitian jobs.]

• Community Settings: Based in GP surgeries, health centres, or conducting home visits to support patient independence and prevent hospital readmission. [Explore available Community Dietitian jobs.]

Why Choose Your World Healthcare?

As a specialist in Allied Health Professions recruitment, we provide a bespoke service tailored to the Dietetics community.

• Market Longevity: Two decades of experience ensures we have the strongest relationships with hiring managers across the UK.

• Compliance Excellence: Our streamlined registration process gets you into work faster while maintaining the highest clinical standards.

• Your Loyalty: We value our healthcare professionals. Our Your Loyalty programme rewards you for every hour you work with us.

• Expert Consultants: You will work with a dedicated consultant who understands the difference between parenteral and enteral req

Professional Standards and Registration

To practice as a Dietitian in the UK, you must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). We also highly value candidates who maintain membership with the British Dietetic Association (BDA), ensuring you stay at the forefront of nutritional science and professional practice.