Specialist Rotational Dietitian – SBH/RLH | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 6 Dietitian for a rotational position. The role involves working across specialties such as Critical Care and Cardiology, supervising students and providing integrated care. The ideal candidate will be a registered dietitian with strong clinical skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice. The position offers a supportive working environment with flexible arrangements. Closing date for applications: Thursday 4 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered dietitian with experience in clinical settings.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in dietetics.
• Ability to supervise and educate students.

Responsibilities

• Work with an integrated team of therapists.
• Supervise, educate, and assess dietetic students.
• Conduct evidence-based audits and research projects.
• Provide dietetic service at Band 6 level to patients.
• Engage in professional development and research activities.

Skills

Dietetic knowledge

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Research ability

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

This post is a yearly rotational position across two hospital sites: St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and The Royal London Hospital. You will join a large, well-established dietetic department as part of the Cardiac & Critical Care rotation. The rotation is likely to last for 6 months before moving to a different specialty due to a vacancy arising mid-rotation.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Working with an integrated team of therapists
2. Supervising, educating, and assessing dietetic students
3. Undertaking evidence-based audits and research projects, and making recommendations for practice improvements to the clinical lead or service manager
4. Providing a flexible and effective dietetic service at Band 6 level to patients at either hospital
5. Participating in continuing professional development, research, and audit activities to ensure evidence-based practice

Rotations include Cardiology & Critical Care, Neurosciences & Trauma, Renal, Gastroenterology, and Haem-oncology. The initial rotation for this position will be in Critical Care & Cardiology.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider, committed to continuous improvement and high standards of patient safety and care. The organization values its staff, promotes inclusion, and strives to be an outstanding place to work, guided by its WeCare values.

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachments for more details.

We are dedicated to providing an excellent working environment and support flexible working arrangements. If interested, please discuss this with the recruiting manager.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 September 2025.