Nutritionist Job Descriptions

Nutritionists advise and educate people about the effects of food and nutrition on health.
As a nutritionist in the NHS, you would be part of a hospital or community-based dietetic and nutrition team with dieticians’ and other health professionals. Your work could include:
· developing projects to improve nutrition in the community
· raising awareness about the benefits of healthy eating
· overcoming people’s barriers to changing their lifestyle
· working with particular groups such as young mothers or low-income families
· helping people improve their food shopping, cooking and budgeting skills
· giving talks and holding drop-in sessions
· working to make healthy food such as fruit and vegetables more easily available
· Gathering statistics and judging the success of projects.

Key Skills
· excellent communication skills
· the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds
· a non-judgemental attitude
· the ability to inspire and motivate people
· a keen interest in healthy eating
· good knowledge of the impact of diet on health
· evaluation and reporting skills
· good time management and organisational skills
· The ability to work as part of a team and in partnership with other professionals.