Dietitian – Specialist Neurological Centre 
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time or Part Time available
Location: Sawbridgeworth, Essex


About the Role

Appoint Healthcare is proud to collaborate with a highly regarded national provider of health and social care services. We are currently seeking a Dietitian to join a state-of-the-art neurological centre in Sawbridgeworth, Essex. This facility provides specialist inpatient rehabilitation and complex disability management services for individuals aged 18+ with conditions such as acquired brain injury, spinal injury, and neuroprogressive disorders.


Key Responsibilities

As a Dietitian, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to manage a diverse caseload and deliver tailored dietary interventions. Your primary duties include:

  • Assessments & Care Planning: Conduct detailed evaluations and create personalised nutrition care plans tailored to individual health needs, cultural considerations, and dietary preferences.
  • Monitoring & Documentation: Review and update care plans as required, maintaining accurate electronic patient records.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with community teams, nursing staff, and catering departments to support nutrition strategies and ensure dining management.
  • Communication: Use effective tools to interact with residents and colleagues, offering clear guidance to non-specialists when required.
  • Supervision: Oversee and support a dietetic assistant to ensure high-quality care delivery.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will need:

  • Qualifications: HCPC registration and a BSc in Dietetics or a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics.
  • Experience: Expertise in acquired brain injury and specialist neurological care.
  • Commitment: A passion for staying current with professional knowledge and skills.
  • Team Player: The ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Employee Benefits 

Professional Development:

  • Comprehensive three-week paid induction.
  • Career development pathways at all levels.
  • Sponsorship for professional qualifications (subject to performance).
  • Leadership and management training programs.
  • Paid certifications and ongoing professional growth support.

Financial & Leave Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package.
  • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus your birthday off.
  • Long-service awards.
  • Company pension scheme and Life Assurance.
  • Enhanced maternity package.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle:

  • Access to wellbeing resources, including counselling and massages.
  • Holiday and retail discounts.
  • Free meals and on-site parking (availability varies).
  • Flexible working options (dependent on policy).

Community & Culture:

  • Monthly staff raffles and regular breakfast mornings.
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace environment.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Erin Giles – Recruitment Director

  • Phone/Text: 07360 268 135
  • Email: erin.giles@appointgroup.co.uk

Please Note: The final salary offer will be determined based on demonstrated competencies during the interview process.

Reference: APPEG1

 

 

Erin Giles

Recruitment Director - Specialist Care

Erin has passionately led as our Recruitment Director since 2011, shaping the Healthcare Division from its early days. Awarded ‘Mrs Motivator’ and ‘Energizer Bunny’ in our annual ceremony, she pairs her Business Management degree with a stellar reputation to guide candidates and clients seamlessly through the recruitment process. Erin is full of adventure and loves to travel; she recently got married in Santorini, Greece and is a self-confessed gin and Haribo addict!