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Dietitian
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (on site)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (mon - fri)
Job ref
392-RNOH-1509
Employer
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Town
stanmore
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/08/2026 23:59

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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust logo

Critical Care and Surgical Orthopaedic Dietitian

Band 7

Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3rd party recruitment providers – North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. 

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field.  We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the Trust. The RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients

  • Rated Good by the CQC
  • Two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility
  • Our Research and Innovation Centre works closely with our main academic partner, University College London
  • Recognised as a centre of excellence,  leading on national initiatives, such as the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) Programme
  • Further major redevelopment underway across the Stanmore site – improving and modernising our facilities to maintain our position as the UK’s leading centre for orthopaedic medicine
  • In the NHS staff survey, over 90% of our staff were satisfied with the quality of care they are able to give to patients - the best result of any NHS Trust in the country
  • Our staff also indicated that they had the best experience of appraisals as compared to all other NHS Trusts.

This is a great time to join us and play a critical role in the next stage of RNOH’s journey to achieving an outstanding CQC rating.

Our aim is to remain a world-leading orthopaedic hospital with the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS. To do this, we have four core values that underpin everything that we do. We use our values to help ensure that we are always focused on the things that our staff and patients believe are most important:

  • Patients first, always
  • Excellence, in all we do
  • Trust, honesty and respect, for each other
  • Equality, for all

Our annual staff survey results have been improving year on year, with our staff telling us that their experience of working at the Trust is getting better and better. They also indicate that our staff feel very loyal to the RNOH and committed to its role in providing the very best care to our complex patient group. We hope that we can welcome you to our growing team soon.

Visit our Work with us page to learn more about our culture, values and also hear directly from staff in a short video sharing their experiences of working at RNOH

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. Further guidance can be found in the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit  https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust is committed to fair and transparent recruitment and requires applicants to provide accurate information, as misleading details may affect their application or employment and may be verified in line with the Fraud Act 2006. For further information please visit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.

Job overview

An 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 job

At 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."

 

 

 

see attached job description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          .

Working for our organisation

 

At 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At 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.

 

 

 

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
  • Current HPC registration
  • Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
  • • Post Graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. PENG course Further Education Training Certificate, Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Membership of Special interest group involved with Critical Care

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • knowledge of paediatric nutrition support in a hospital setting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective interpersonal skills (including the ability to persuade, negotiate and influence)
  • Proven organisation skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkBronze Trailblazer by Race Equality MattersDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldAccredited Menopause Friendly EmployerRoyal College of Anaesthetists AccreditedCareLeaver CovenantThe Employer Standards provide a clear framework to businesses of all shapes and sizes to maximise the impact of employer engagement with young people, ensuring mutual value and long-term business successSilver membership of the 5% Club

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Suzanne Capel
Job title
Principal Lead Dietitian
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02089095456
Additional information

Natalie Healy

Clinical Specialist Manager for Therapies

020 89095533

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