Job overview
As an autonomous practitioner, provide a specialist evidence based dietetic service to inpatients working alongside Clinical Specialist Dietitians and designated therapy teams. Contribute to the nutritional management of patients across a range of clinical areas, support junior staff development, deliver education and training, undertake audit and quality improvement activities, and participate in a rotational programme covering Neurosciences, Oncology, HPB, Surgery, Renal and Critical Care specialties
Main duties of the job
We have the pleasure to announce an exciting opportunity for a dietitian eager to broaden their clinical skills via fascinating clinical rotations, to join our dynamic multi-professional therapy team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicants will have a sound knowledge base in all forms of nutrition support and a wide variety of clinical conditions. They will relish the challenge of integrating nutrition science with other therapies to provide a holistic care plan for wide range of patients. They will thrive when working closely as a part of MDT and be ready to further develop their skills in service development and quality improvement, as well management and education of junior staff and other health professionals. They will be keen to actively contribute to an ongoing development of our dietetic and wider therapies department.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join our Royal Free team, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience, across a variety of clinical areas to include nutrition support in both in and out-patients
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Presentations to groups/teaching other Healthcare Professionals
Desirable
- Motivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use initiative
- Evidence of specialist clinical skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Effective clinical reasoning skills and ability to reflect on own practice
- Understanding of governance issues including confidentiality, health & safety and risk management
- Effective verbal communication skills
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills, including assertiveness and negotiation
- Positive attitude to change; self-motivating
- Motivated to achieve personal and professional goals
- Ability to recognise unacceptable behaviour and act appropriately
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Additional qualification or BDA accredited courses or equivalent in-house training e.g. PENG clinical update,
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
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This advert is for Band 6 Specialist Dietitian (Rotational) with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Free Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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