03/06/2026
It's and I am really proud of the career I have had so far as a dietitian which has spanned across all areas from NHS clinical roles, to freelance and private practice, specialising in women's health, to research, lecturing and mentoring and guiding other dietitians and students.
Being a dietitian is more than just a job and I am grateful for the experiences I have had in each phase of my career, as well as all the wonderful people I have met along the way.
Whether it is working with patients or with students, my dietetic skills have allowed me to go beyond basic nutrition education and to listen, support, and guide people either with optimising their health and achieving their goals, or building their clinical skills and dietetic practice.
Part of the reason this career is so rewarding is that there are so many opportunities to experience wins and feel you are making a difference.
Working in women's health means lots of wins for my clients as they improve their health, their quality of life or celebrate pregnancies.
As a member of the BDA Maternal and Fertility Nutrition Specialist Group Committee I have had the opportunity to contribute to patient resources, write journal articles and work on guideline development. All wins for me and the profession.
Happy Dietitians week to all my dietetic colleagues out there!