B7 AHP for Hyperacute Rehabilitation Pathway - Dietitian

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking a qualified AHP for a 12-month role in a hyper-acute rehab team. The candidate will provide advanced clinical skills in acute neurorehabilitation, supporting a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have HCPC registration and experience in leadership and team management. Opportunities to work full-time or part-time are available. This role emphasizes flexibility in hours to support patient care across a five-day service.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience with acute neurorehabilitation and team management.
• Desire to work in acute rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-professional team in acute rehab.
• Manage day-to-day activities and provide education.

Skills

Enhanced leadership skills

Audit and research foundation

Confident educator

HCPC registration

Advanced clinical skills in neurorehabilitation

Team management experience

Understanding of NHS systems

Clear communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in named professions (AHP)

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

About the Role

We have received funding via NHSE to develop and pilot a high intensity, specialised MDT Hyper Acute Rehab pathway at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) led by a Rehab consultant and AHP Lead for patients with complex rehab needs following major trauma or illness.

As part of this project, we have the exciting opportunity for a full AHP team to work together on a 12‑month secondment at UHS within the Hyper Acute Rehab team. These posts can be full‑time or part‑time and are open to any of the following qualified professionals with robust B6 or B7 postgraduate knowledge and experience in acute neurorehabilitation.

We are looking to recruit a team encompassing all four professions within these senior posts to enable full AHP assessment and treatment of this cohort of complex patients, with a variety of diagnoses, including neurological and orthopaedic needs. The team will be led by an 8a Clinical Specialist and as a B7 you will be expected to support them and deputise in their absence.

The team will be part of the wider neurosciences service, with close links to all the neurosciences and relevant clinical teams. You need to have flexibility in hours, supporting the team to deliver patient care across a five‑day service, which may include bank holidays, on a roster basis.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

We proudly champion individuality, recognising outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

We are looking for an experienced dietitian who is interested in working on an acute MDT pathway project, as a 12‑month fixed term or secondment, investigating the impact of acute intervention on the patient journey and whether this changes their outcome, and/or reduces their hospital stay.

You will provide advanced clinical skills in acute neuro‑rehabilitation, working closely with the dedicated MDT to deliver high intensity, specialised hyper‑acute rehabilitation (HAR) under the direction of a Rehabilitation Medicine consultant, for a moderate number of appropriate UHS patients. You will work alongside the B8a Clinical Specialist AHP Lead and deputise in their absence.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure you fulfil the criteria. For this specific specialist role, you also need the following:

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Enhanced leadership skills to work alongside the multi‑professional team
• Solid foundation in audit, research, personal and service development
• Confident educator of staff and peer professionals
• Professional qualification in one of the 4 named professions
• HCPC registration
• Advanced, postgraduate clinical skills and experience in acute neurorehabilitation
• Experience in day‑to‑day team management
• Knowledge and understanding of NHS systems
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• Clear expressed desire and reasons for working in acute rehabilitation, and within UHS, on your application form

Desirable Skills

• Evidence of providing teaching to your own profession and students

Application Requirements

• We do not accept CV applications
• Interviews will be held in person so we can carry out a practical assessment; please ensure you are able to attend before applying and wear suitable clothing
• Interviews will be held on Monday 15th December
• This post may be available as full‑time or part‑time hours, or as a secondment – please enquire for more details
• Following recruitment of this post other similar opportunities may be available, this may include backfill for the successful candidate

There will be regular supervision, in‑service teaching and further training and development opportunities as part of UHS. You will be expected to engage in training and developmental opportunities for yourself and others, including students.

Please ensure you fulfil all the essential criteria and have read the job description before applying.

We actively encourage all potential applicants to contact us to ask any questions you may have.

If this post is not for you and you are interested in finding out about other similar opportunities, please email [e-mail] or [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.