Dietitian

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave entitlement

Free counselling and therapy sessions

On-site wellbeing programs: weeklyYoga

Early wage access

London Capital Credit Union financials

Diversity networks: Pride, Women, Race

Free on-site parking

Cycle2Work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) in Putney, London, invites applications for a Senior Dietitian (Band 6 equivalent). The role focuses on neuro-rehabilitation within the Brain Injury Service, with responsibilities across ventilator and continuing care services, and a strong emphasis on enteral feeding and dysphagia care.

Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centred nutrition, education, and high-quality care for complex neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Experienced Dietitian with senior-level expertise in neuro-rehabilitation.
• Experience with enteral feeding via gastrostomy tubes.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team within Brain Injury Service.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior Dietitian within the Brain Injury Service, contributing to high-quality patient-centred care.
• Provide specialist nutrition support across Ventilator and Continuing Care Services as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimise nutrition for complex neuro-disabilities.
• Support operational dietetics service delivery and training as needed.

Skills

Dietitian

Enteral feeding

Dysphagia care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Dietitian qualification

Job description

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.

Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway-from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care-for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Role: Senior 2 Dietitian (Band 6 equivalent)

Department: Brain Injury Service - (Dietetics)

Responsible to: Clinical Lead Dietitian

Salary range: £35,402 - £46,693 (pro rata from FTE £41,489 - £54,721, Dependent on experience)

Hours of work: 32 hours per week, part time

Contract type(s): Permanent

Location: Putney, Southwest London

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our Dietetics Team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. Primarily based within our Brain Injury Service (neuro-rehabilitation), you will play a key role as a senior member of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, holistic, patient-centred care. The role will also involve providing support across our Ventilator and Continuing Care Services as required.

Nutrition is a key priority at RHN, with many of our patients experiencing dysphagia and complex nutritional needs. Approximately 70% of our patients receive nutrition via gastrostomy tubes, making enteral feeding an important part of the role. This is a fantastic opportunity to use and develop your specialist clinical skills while working collaboratively with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people with complex neurological disabilities.

The RHN is an independent hospital and medical charity. We care for people who have brain injuries and require assessment and intensive rehabilitation for conditions such as Stroke, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Huntington's disease etc.

Our team are looking to hold interviews on Wednesday 11th November 2026.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role please contact Clinical Lead Dietitian Emma Craig on [e-mail]

Please note, all applications should include a cover letter. Any applications without will not be considered.

Compensation Range

£41,489.00 - £54,721.00

Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement
• Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
• Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK's only hospital with its own kiln)!
• Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
• Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
• Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women's network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce - most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
• Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
• More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at [e-mail]

The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.

We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.