Imogen Eaves, Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

I tried a few different things before I realised I wanted to be a dietitian. Through a variety of work experience and studies at University I managed to narrow down that I really enjoyed working with people and had a keen interest in health and nutrition. This then lead me to dietetics. The fact that being a dietitian combines these aspects has meant that it is the perfect fit for me.

As an acute dietitian I work on the Stroke Unit and Care of the Elderly wards.

My caseload can be quite varied and is a mixture of patients who require nutrition support either orally through food-first approaches and/or oral nutritional supplements, or via alternative means such as nasogastric (NG) feeding.

I completed an undergraduate degree in Biology and then worked in the food industry for a short time. I then went and worked abroad for about 6 months and the day after I got back, I attended a dietetics open day and applied for the MSc Dietetics course at Leeds Beckett University not long after. After I completed the course in 2020, I started as an acute Band 5 Dietitian at Blackpool and moved into my current role last year. 

The best thing about being a dietitian is seeing the positive impact you can have on a person’s health and wellbeing. 

If you’re interested in health and nutrition a career in dietetics gives opportunities in a variety of settings to positively impact the lives of others.