Job SummaryThe role will provide a dietetics service for patients undergoing neurorehabilitation, providing specialist nutrition support to patients recovering from neurological conditions. This will be an exciting opportunity to work autonomously to develop the dietetic service within this speciality. The role will also provide cover to the neurosciences and trauma wards which includes a variety of patients including those under neurology, neurotrauma, neurosurgery and trauma services. There will also be the opportunity to contribute to teaching and training for a variety of staff in the Trust. The ability to be flexible and organised is a key attribute of the successful candidate along with excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
Provide an evidence-based, effective and responsive dietetic service to the 8-bed neurorehabilitation service that provides Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR).
Provide cover across the neurosciences (including neurology, neurotrauma and neurosurgery) and trauma wards.
Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) including attending and contributing to ward rounds, board rounds and MDT meetings.
Manage home enteral feeding discharges independently, liaising with all relevant specialist services to achieve this in a timely manner.
Plan and deliver specialist training to medical staff, nurses, students and other healthcare professionals.
Ensure that audit and quality improvement is undertaken on a regular basis.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
Details
Date posted: 15 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change | Band 6
Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc. (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 259-7483332RLH
Job Description & Person Specification
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below.
QualificationsEssential
BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
HCPC registered
NHS experience
Desirable
Qualification or experience in neurosciences, neurorehabilitation and trauma
ExperienceEssential
Experience in complex nutrition support
Experience with patients who do not have capacity to make decisions
Experience within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to CPD
Understanding of clinical governance
KnowledgeEssential
Knowledge of nutritional support in various clinical areas
SkillsEssential
Experience supervising undergraduates and educating postgraduates in the specialty
Problem solving and ability to analyse complex clinical problems
Accurate anthropometric measurements (weights, heights, skinfolds)
Ability to work independently and communicate complex nutritional information
Motivational interviewing and behavioural change techniques
Implementation of dietetic care plans for the specialty
Excellent oral and written communication, including with interpreters
Empathy in patient communication
Ability to explain complex medical conditions understandably
Regular engagement in R&D activities (audit, appraisal)
Good organizational skills and workload management
Desirable
Leadership experience in project or service development
UK Registration, Sponsorship & DBS
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer: Barts Health NHS TrustLocation: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
Seniority & Employment Type
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Home Health Care Services
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