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

£31,337

New workers start at around £16,581. Normal pay is £31,337 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £46,344

Annual Openings

31

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

Daily Tasks

  • Helps people come up with new ways to cope with their problems and to change their ways of thinking.
  • Analyses events, behaviour, and habits to understand their mode of thinking and feelings.
  • Talks with patients about their emotions, relationships and personal history.
  • Assesses and provides treatment for people suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Active Listening 93%
Learning Strategies 90%
Critical Thinking 86%
Active Learning 86%
Reading Comprehension 84%
Speaking 79%
Writing 77%
Monitoring 76%
Science 51%
Mathematics 47%

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