Dietitian - Band 6

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: £35,402 - £46,693 (pro rata from FTE £41,489 - £54,721, Dependent on experience) Hours of work: 32 hours per week, part time 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.

The RHN is an independent hospital and medical charity. We care for people who have brain injuries and require assessment and intensive rehabilitation for conditions such as Stroke, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Huntington's disease etc. Our team are looking to hold interviews on Wednesday 11th November 2026.

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.

Compensation Range £41,489.00 - £54,721.00

• 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:
  Cycle2
  
  Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

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