Stroke and Neuro Dietitian

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

The closing date is 23 April 2025

Job summary

Come and join our thriving dietetic team, providing high quality care for Stroke and Neurology inpatients across both the acute and community hospitals in Cornwall.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT)/Cornwall Foundation Trust (CFT) Nutrition and Dietetic team providing dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals in the area of stroke and acute neurology working across multiple sites in Cornwall.

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 RCHT/CFT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.

To contribute to research, quality improvement and audit within the Nutrition and Dietetic service

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-7066450

Job locations

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
  • HCPC Registered
  • A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups

Desirable

  • Membership of the British Dietetic Association.
  • Completion of relevant courses

Experience

Essential

  • A wide range of post registration dietetic experience including delivery of services for in patients and those with neurological illness.
  • Experience working in an inpatient environment

Desirable

  • Specialist experience of working within neurosciences

Skills

Essential

  • an ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
  • an ability to evaluate and report on complex data

Desirable

  • Understanding of the pathology of neurological illnesses and the impact of this on the nutritional intake and status of individuals.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
  • HCPC Registered
  • A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups

Desirable

  • Membership of the British Dietetic Association.
  • Completion of relevant courses

Experience

Essential

  • A wide range of post registration dietetic experience including delivery of services for in patients and those with neurological illness.
  • Experience working in an inpatient environment

Desirable

  • Specialist experience of working within neurosciences

Skills

Essential

  • an ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
  • an ability to evaluate and report on complex data

Desirable

  • Understanding of the pathology of neurological illnesses and the impact of this on the nutritional intake and status of individuals.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Stroke/Neuro Dietetic Team Lead

Becky Hosking

rebecca.hosking@nhs.net

07826906009

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-7066450

Job locations

Treliske Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Supporting documents

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