Job summary
The lead specialist dietician will work across 7 days on a rotational basis, across the county as required, as a fully integrated member of the multi-disciplinary integrated community stroke service team(community).
To work as a specialist autonomous practitioner providing advanced clinical expert dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals in the specialist area of stroke care.
To support the band 6 dietician and more junior members of the ICSS team and provide leadership in the development of dietetic care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To lead and contribute to policy development on matters relating to service development for the ICSS Team.
To develop appropriate resources within this specialist area of dietetic practice.
To support education and training across the stroke pathway and to act as a clinical resource for colleagues.
To help to establish Research and Development and a robust Audit review of service within this specialist area of dietetics.
Main duties of the job
Service Aims
Support safe discharges from hospital and provide a high standard rehabilitation service to patients referred to the Integrated Community Stroke Service
Provide specialist assessment, effective treatment, and individualised goal setting of patients in their own home/ place of residence, to promote recovery post stroke.
Early identification and management of stroke related complications.
Reduce readmissions due to complications post stroke.
Provide education and support to formal and informal carers.
Promote the development of self management skills following stroke.
Provide advice and signposting to appropriate services
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 4,000 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 13 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- A teaching qualification or significant experience of teaching groups.
- Specialist training (or relevant clinical experience) in stroke care
- Post graduate qualification at masters level (or awaiting confirmation of their final grade) or relevant equivalent experience gained through substantial advanced clinical practice
- Comprehensive experience of enteral feeding in the hospital and community setting.
- Range of experience of other conditions that impact on the nutritional needs of a patient e.g. renal, gastroenterological, other neurological conditions,
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA
- Advanced communication skills
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- An ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
- An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing media
- An ability to evaluate and report on complex data
Knowledge
Essential
- A wide range of post registration dietetic experience including significant experience of delivering dietetic services for people with stroke.
- Experience in leadership.
- Up to date CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- A teaching qualification or significant experience of teaching groups.
- Specialist training (or relevant clinical experience) in stroke care
- Post graduate qualification at masters level (or awaiting confirmation of their final grade) or relevant equivalent experience gained through substantial advanced clinical practice
- Comprehensive experience of enteral feeding in the hospital and community setting.
- Range of experience of other conditions that impact on the nutritional needs of a patient e.g. renal, gastroenterological, other neurological conditions,
Desirable
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA
- Advanced communication skills
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- An ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
- An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing media
- An ability to evaluate and report on complex data
Knowledge
Essential
- A wide range of post registration dietetic experience including significant experience of delivering dietetic services for people with stroke.
- Experience in leadership.
- Up to date CPD
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
