NDR-UK was established in 2011 and through the work of its small team, Trustees and many volunteers and partners, it provides its resources throughout the UK and beyond to over 500 different customers.

'NDR-UK helps health professionals deliver better, more comprehensive care and aids patients to obtain up-to-date, evidenced advice in an accessible way' 

Dr Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland

As we prepare for the next ten years, we are seeking registered, practicing dietitians to help us stay informed and engaged, to continue the development and delivery of new advice, formats and media.  

Could you be part of the new Dietetic Reference Group? Share your insight and experience as you build your networks, knowledge and skills

By joining the DRG, you will be part of a small group of dietitians (5-6 people) who share the objectives to:

• Be ambassadors for NDR-UK and its principles.
• Anticipate and assess the potential impact of any dietary developments, changes to policy and practice or release of new evidence or guidance.
• Encourage engagement in NDR-UK projects through members’ professional networks.
• Provide objective oversight and steer to help inform and recruit resource development groups.
• Help plan and prioritise our work by providing informed views on development opportunities.
• Act as a sounding board, applying professional intelligence to contribute to strategic discussions.
• Conduct risk assessments on new titles or updated resources.
• Contribute to future strategic planning and occasional marketing content.

Participation in the DRG will provide members the opportunity to:

• Develop valuable expertise and skills to enhance their CV and gain beneficial experience towards meeting their CPD standards
• Widen their understanding and influence practice with the challenges of steering the development of patient information.
• Broaden their professional networks, establishing new contacts through DRG activities.
• Demonstrate their ability to think strategically.
• Develop their understanding of the operational aspects of a social enterprise/not-for-profit business, with potential progression to full Board Director/Trustee status.
• Contribute to providing support to the dietetic profession.
• Contribute to raising the profile of dietetics within the wider health and social care sector.

 
Terms of Appointment

Members of the Dietetic Reference Group will be asked to commit to a minimum term of two years, which can be extended by mutual agreement.

Membership will be a non-salaried position [approved expenses reimbursed] but will provide excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

Further Information and Application Details

Please review the recruitment information (211101DRGRecruitmentInformation.pdf) and respond to info@ndr-uk.org with a cover email and your CV, providing a summary of why you'd like to join the group and what skills and experience you can provide.