Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Dietitian to join the RNOH team to independently manage a small Critical Care Case load and champion excellence in nutrition across the Trust.
The Post holder will provide specialist care and advice for post-surgical and critical in-patients with a variety of complex conditions and act as an advisory role to the medical and nursing management of these patients. The successful applicant will need to be experienced in all aspects of critical care nutrition, able to work both autonomously and closely within the Nutrition and Dietetics team and collaboratively with other departments. They should have a good understanding of research, audit and quality improvement and have a desire to lead and innovate to improve standards of nutrition care.
The Post holder will work as part of a dynamic Critical Care team responsible for all types of nutrition support for adult patients undergoing complex surgeries. This post provides an opportunity for a diverse and interesting caseload and potential for paediatric and other areas of dietetics.
The Nutrition and Dietetic team are friendly, welcoming and highly regarding across the Trust. If you are passionate about Dietetics and looking for a rewarding role in a world renowned Hospital please apply.
Main duties of the jobAt the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
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About usAt RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
DetailsDate posted: 29 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 392-RNOH-1409
Job locations: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, stanmore, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HPC registration
- Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Desirable- Post Graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course Further Education Training Certificate, Diploma or equivalent
ExperienceEssential- 3 years Post Graduate Clinical Dietetic Experience
- 1 year Clinical Experience in High-dependency Nutrition
- Experience of Training Dietetic Students/other HCP's
- Effective multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of Conducting Audit and/or Research
Desirable- Membership of Special interest group involved with Critical Care
KnowledgeEssential- Up to date knowledge of current issues relating to specialist area of dietetics
- Up to date knowledge of critical care specific feeding practices, protocols and devices
- Good understanding of the use of Nutrition screening Tools
Desirable- knowledge of paediatric nutrition support in a hospital setting
SkillsEssential- Effective interpersonal skills (including the ability to persuade, negotiate and influence)
- Proven organisation skills
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.Employer detailsEmployer name: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, stanmore, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Principal Lead Dietitian
Suzanne Capel
suzanne.capel@nhs.net
02089095456