Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 dietitian. We are looking for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join our friendly and dynamic team at the Royal Free North Middlesex Heath Unit site. The Dietetic Department is part of the Therapies group (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists) at the NMUH. We are the first Nutrition and Dietetic Department in London to commence seven day services. You will work with the Band 7 to provide service to gastroenterology wards. You should have excellent communication skills, be effective in MDT working and be able to deliver both group education and individual interventions. You will have the opportunity to be involved in research, audits and other service development initiatives. You will be required to undertake teaching and training of other health professionals. You will be involved in student training for your area. The dietetic department undertakes student training for placements 2 and 3, and has a robust CPD programme, and is committed to providing excellent line management, supervision and 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. For any queries about the post, please contact Konstantinos Eleftheriadis, Stroke and Medical Lead Dietitian on 0208 887 2000 and bleep 766, email konstantinos.eleftheriadis@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

• To provide a comprehensive Nutrition and Dietetic Service to the gastroenterology inpatient and outpatient services at the Royal Free North Middlesex Site
• To contribute to the development and provision of education programmes for patients and staff within and outwith the Trust
• To work with the Clinical Lead Dietitian and contribute to producing, implementing, and updating department and relevant policies and procedures
• To contribute to and regularly participate in research and audit within the wider Dietetic Service
• To participate and contribute to the Nutrition Team and provide cover for other service areas as and when required as per Trust bed pressures
• To participate in seven-day service on a rota basis
• To undertake the planning, organisation, allocation, and training of student training. Multidisciplinary team working, close liaison between acute and community teams, and highly developed skills in communicating with patients, carers, and other service users are essential

Daily support and regular supervision will be provided by the Lead Band 7 dietitian.

About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system, consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.

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.

Essential qualifications

• BSc in Dietetics 4-year degree course or equivalent
• State Registered Dietitian with HPC
• BDA member

Desirable qualifications

• BDA member of one specialist group

Essential experience and skills

• Up to date clinical knowledge
• Knowledge of general medications
• Knowledge of government strategy for gastroenterology area
• Working as a team
• Experience of managing demand in a busy acute setting, demonstrating ability to appropriately prioritise and manage your workload efficiently
• Experience of working with different ethnic groups
• Experience working with colleagues in health and other agencies
• Ability to provide specialised treatment packages, plan and provide appropriate monitoring and use initiative for specialist gastroenterology and endocrinology services
• Ability to analyse complex, conflicting information, and deciding on the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options
• Ability to communicate complex, conflicting, sensitive information
• Good written and positive and effective verbal communication
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Computer literate
• Accurate record keeping
• Maintain confidentiality
• Teaching and presentation skills

Essential personal qualities

• Flexible
• Assertive
• Demonstrate time management
• Ability to work as part of a team and be inclusive

Other essential requirements

• Understanding of and commitment to CPD
• Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum including HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-NMUH-8330605
Closing date: 10 November 2026

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Free, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, North Middlesex Site, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Contact for questions about the job
Stroke and Medical Team Lead Dietitian, Konstantinos Eleftheriadis, konstantinos.eleftheriadis@nhs.net, 07471336467

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.