Job summary
Are you a passionate and experienced Dietitian ready to lead and innovate in stroke rehabilitation? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Clinical Lead Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary team at the Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (OSRU).
About the Role:As the Clinical Lead Dietitian, you will provide expert clinical leadership and deliver a highly specialist, evidence-based dietetic service for patients recovering from stroke. You will manage a complex caseload, lead on service development, and support the professional growth of junior staff. Your expertise in nutrition support, dysphagia, and stroke rehabilitation will be vital in shaping patient care and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
o Lead the dietetic provision for OSRU, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care.o Manage and assess complex nutritional needs, including enteral feeding and risk feeding decisions.o Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists, to support holistic care planning.o Deliver training and mentorship to junior staff working across our Community Hospitals.o Contribute to service development through audits, policy implementation, and quality improvement initiatives.o Represent the dietetic service at stroke-specific and Trust-wide forums.What We're Looking For:o HCPC registered Dietitian with a BSc (Hons) or postgraduate diploma in Dietetics.o Significant experience in stroke rehabilitation, nutrition support, and dysphagia management.o Strong leadership, communication, and clinical reasoning skills.o Experience in teaching, supervision, and service development.o Ability to work flexibly and travel across clinical sites as needed.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
267-CH7283351
Job locations
Abingdon Community Hospital - Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Abingdon Community Hospital - Oxfordshire Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
Employer's website
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