Dietitian - Band 6

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave entitlement

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing programs

Cycle2Work scheme

Job summary

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) in Putney, London, is seeking a Senior Dietitian (Band 6) to lead dietetics within the Brain Injury Service. The role focuses on neuro-rehabilitation, enteral nutrition, and interdisciplinary collaboration across services.

Join a dedicated team delivering holistic, patient-centred care. The post offers a 32-hour week, permanent contract, and generous wellbeing and lifestyle benefits in a historic, Grade II listed setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with HCPC registration or equivalent.
• Experience in neuro-rehabilitation and dysphagia care preferred.
• Ability to lead within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead dietetics care within Brain Injury Service.
• Support Ventilator and Continuing Care Services as needed.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and contribute to clinical governance.

Skills

Dietitian

Senior experience

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 : Band 6 - £35,402 - £46,693 (dependent on experience)
Hours of work : 32 hours per week
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.

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

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.

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.