Rotational Dietitian: Inpatients & Outpatients

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, North Middlesex Hospital (NMUH) site. We are looking for a newly qualified, enthusiastic Band 5 dietitian to join our friendly and dynamic team at the NMUH.

You will provide a service as per rotation allocation to general medicine, oncology, surgical, or a combination of these. You will be supported in developing your skills and knowledge with relevant competencies and supervision. We are the first Nutrition & Dietetic Department in London to commence seven‑day services, and you will be required to work week‑ends as part of the department rota.

The Dietetic Department is part of the Therapies group  will work with MDT members and have good communication skills. You will undertake teaching/training of other health professionals. You will have the opportunity to be involved in research, audits and other service development initiatives. You will be involved in student training.

The dietetic department has a robust CPD programme, and are committed to providing excellent line management, supervision/support, specialist training and other forms of continuous professional development. In order to support you in this role, you would receive training and supervision tailored to your needs.

The Dietetic department is part of the Therapies Department, providing services to inpatients and outpatients in Enfield, Haringey, and surrounding areas. The team aims to provide evidence‑based clinical services, including nutritional support like enteral or parenteral feeding, conduct audits to improve care, and educate patients on dietary changes. Staff education is also a key focus, helping staff across the hospital adopt best practices.

Communication with the catering team ensures nutritional requirements are met for inpatients, and multidisciplinary collaboration is emphasized. The department also ensures positive training experiences for dietetic students.

• Provide services across 3 rotations: inpatient general medical, oncology, and surgery.
• Participate in weekly outpatient clinics.
• Provide educational programs for patients and staff, and cover other areas as needed.
• Contribute to policies, and participate in research and audits.
• Participate in a seven‑day service, working weekends on a department rota.
• Participate in student placements.
• Liaise with Pharmacy, Catering and other departments to ensure a seamless service and safe discharges.
• Liaise with community services and external agencies to ensure safe discharges.
• Work with MDT members and maintain good communication skills.
• Provide a service as per rotation allocation to general medicine, oncology, surgical, or a combination of these.
• Undertake teaching/training of other health professionals.

Band 5 dietitian; newly qualified and enthusiastic; must be able to work weekends as part of a seven‑day service.

We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.