Band 6 Specialist Dietitian (Rotational)

Job summary
As an autonomous practitioner, provide a specialist evidence baseddietetic service to inpatients working alongside Clinical SpecialistDietitians and designated therapy teams. Contribute to the nutritionalmanagement of patients across a range of clinical areas, support juniorstaff development, deliver education and training, undertake audit and quality improvement activities, and participate in a rotationalprogramme covering Neurosciences, Oncology, HPB, Surgery, Renaland 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.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Details
Date posted: 18 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8190263
Job locations: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
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

Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

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

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Dietitian, Roshni Patel, View email address on meeveem.com