Specialist Neurology and Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian

Job summary

An exciting and excellent opportunity has arisen within the Home Enteral Feed Team (HEFT) at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for an enthusiastic and proactive Dietitian.

This job opportunity would be suitable for a Dietitian with experience of enteral feeding and nutrition support, wanting to further develop their experience and knowledge to become a specialist in this field.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have an exciting and challenging caseload within unique settings that offer specialist care in the Acute Hospital and in the community. As well as seeing patients in their own homes, you will also be required to see patients on the Neurology ward, in care homes, at the Specialist Neurology unit and at respite centres.

You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a changing environment, have good communication skills and provide evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to this post.

A BSc Hons degree in Dietetics or equivalent is essential as is State Registration. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are also essential as this post covers a large geographical rural area.

About us

You will join an award winning, busy, energetic, friendly and growing team of Specialist Dietitians, Enteral Nutrition Nurse Specialists, Dietetic Support Workers, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners and Administration & Clerical staff. You will have the support of both an experienced Dietetic Team Leader and Team Manager.

The team is based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, but covers a countywide service and sits within a bustling and friendly Nutrition and Dietetic Department. The successful post holder would be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, but will be working across the county for several of your working hours.

CPD is actively encouraged through monthly journal club, attendance at relevant conferences and study days. These are supported by an educational bursary.

The department has excellent mobile computer facilities and we encourage the use of the flexible working system in place.

Reasonably priced hospital accommodation may be available.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0389

Job locations

Gloucestershire Home Enteral Feeding Team, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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