Job summary
Are you a highly motivated Dietitian passionate about improving the nutritional care and quality of life of stroke patients?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT).

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a core member of a specialist multidisciplinary team alongside therapists, rehabilitation technicians, psychologists, and stroke specialist nurses, supporting stroke survivors across Cornwall. The role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical skills, contribute to service development, deliver training, and engage in continuing professional development within both the ICSS and the Dietetic Department.

The successful candidate will provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for stroke patients, including supporting patients with enteral feeding requirements, within community settings and patients' own homes. The ability to travel to different locations in a timely manner is essential.

Applications are welcomed from Band 5 Dietitians looking for a development opportunity, as well as existing Band 6 Dietitians. A Band 5 to Band 6 developmental pathway is available for the right candidate, subject to meeting agreed competencies and service requirements.

Main duties of the job
As part of the Integrated Community Stroke Service you will:

• Work as part of the Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust (CFT) Nutrition and Dietetic team providing dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals in the area of stroke working across the community stroke pathway in Cornwall.
• To plan and deliver a high-quality Nutrition and Dietetic service within the ICSS Team and contribute to service development as required.
• To undertake direct and non-direct clinical work that contributes to the delivery of a high quality safe and effective dietetic service.
• To develop appropriate resources as required.
• To keep accurate records in accordance with CFT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.
• To work as both an autonomous practitioner and alongside the senior stroke dietician delivering a high quality dietetic service to patients on the ICSS.

About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

• Experience of working with adult patients with Stroke
• Post dietetic registration experience.
• Member of BDA
• A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.

Knowledge and Abilities
Essential

• An ability to assess success, interpret data & write reports.
• An ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
• Able to follow processes & procedures; ability to evaluate these & provide solutions to maximise efficiency.

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing medias.

Desirable

• Post registration experience of delivering in- and outpatient dietetic care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.