Advanced Dietitian (Stroke)

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an advanced dietitian for its Stroke team. This role involves leading the Dietetic Stroke Team, assessing and managing complex nutritional needs of patients, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership, communication, and team-working skills, alongside a relevant degree. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development. Flexible working options are available, and there is a strong emphasis on patient-centred care.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme with a 20.6% employer contribution

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in dietetics, especially in acute care settings.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong evidence-based practice skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Dietetic Stroke Team.
• Assess, advise, and manage patients with complex nutritional needs.
• Develop patient-centred nutritional management pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Team-working

Communication

Autonomous management

Education

Degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

About the Role

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? We have an opportunity to work as an advanced dietitian in the Stroke team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells (MTW) NHS Trust. This role will help provide leadership for the Dietetic Stroke Team, working with the manager for Nutrition and Dietetics to provide a safe, effective, and evidence-based dietetic service to the general and acute stroke unit patients. You will work as an integral member of the dynamic stroke multidisciplinary team, assessing, advising, managing and rehabilitating patients with complex nutritional and social needs. Your team-working, leadership, supervision and communication skills will be invaluable, as well as your ability to work autonomously to manage your caseload. You will also support junior colleagues, as well as have the opportunity to cover other areas within the wider dietetics service where required. This role will provide you with excellent professional and personal development opportunities. You will be required to work clinically on our new Stroke Unit, developing and implementing patient-centred nutritional management pathways and other service improvement initiatives. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in multidisciplinary team nutrition training and audit. We are a friendly, supportive and innovative department with a commitment to patient-centred care and best practice. If this sounds like an exciting step within your career, then we would love to read your application.

About the Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

We've provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's AHP Induction Programme. Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date, so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.