Specialist Stroke Dietitian

Job Overview
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We are offering an exciting secondment opportunity for a highly motivated
HCPC registered Band 6 Specialist Stroke Dietitian
to join our Dietetics Team base at the Haywood Hospital in Stoke on Trent.

You will be part of the Haywood Allied Health Professionals (AHP) portfolio and support the team lead of the Haywood Dietetics Service, undertaking a specialist role within the stroke inpatient service and D2A beds within the Haywood and community hospitals.

This is a varied role which will require you to work predominantly in the Haywood hospital but with some work across other community hospital sites and settings, such as nursing homes as service demands require.

You will hold and manage a specialist clinical case load within the Stroke rehab ward at the Haywood and support with the community hospitals wards whilst also working closely with the team lead and other dietetic teams across MPFT. You will collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary teams including Rehabilitation teams, D2A teams, community stroke, Social care Teams, Community Intermediate Care, Respiratory Teams and Diabetes Teams.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a friendly and supportive dietetic team working within the stroke specialist rehab team, who hold a wide range of expertise and experience. As a specialist Dietitian you will focus on nutrition support, enteral feeding & therapeutic dietetics with the stroke and D2A wards.

As Part Of This Role, You Will

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment and treatment for stroke patients within the hospital rehabilitation settings, using evidence-based practice.
• Develop and implement individualised nutrition care plans, including enteral feeding regimes, following local and national guidelines.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support safe and effective nutritional management for patients with swallowing difficulties and support with safe discharge planning.
• Contribute to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
• Support education and training for staff, patients, and carers on nutritional care post-stroke.
• Supervise and mentor junior dietitians and dietetic students.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a more detailed overview of the role and the requirements.

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Dietitian with relevant BSc, postgraduate diploma or masters
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable criteria

• Clinical supervisory skills training

Training

Essential criteria

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Desirable criteria

• Membership of relevant special interest groups (BDA or other)