Dietitian & Acute Medical & Stroke Specialist & Community Domiciliary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Dietitian specialized in acute medicine and stroke care. The role involves delivering patient-centered care in both acute wards and community settings. A strong background in nutrition support, excellent clinical and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a large team of dietitians and healthcare professionals. Flexible and part-time options are available.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Regular supervision

Experienced education team

Qualifications

• Previous experience of nutrition support and enteral feeding.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills, with flexibility and time-management.
• Commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in both acute and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic care in acute medicine and stroke wards.
• Deliver patient-centred care in community settings including home visits.
• Develop treatment plans for acute, stroke, and community patients.
• Supervise junior dietitians and support staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain electronic patient notes ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide nutritional advice and education sessions.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Nutrition support

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Band 6 Dietitian – Acute Medical & Stroke Specialist / Community Domiciliary

Department of Nutrition & Dietetics – Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Flexible and part‑time options are considered.

Interview: Thursday 15 January 2026. Applications close Monday 5 January 2026.

Contact: Acute Adult Dietetic Team Leaders – Zulaika van Aar, Helen Tozer, Ana Wermelinger. Phone [phone].

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic care in acute medicine and stroke wards, 4 days a week.
• Deliver patient‑centred care in community settings one day a week, including home visits and care homes.
• Develop and manage treatment plans for acute, stroke and community patients, including enteral feeding.
• Supervise junior dietitians, assistants and students, supporting their professional development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop guidelines, pathways and protocols.
• Accurately maintain electronic patient notes and ensure confidentiality.
• Provide nutritional advice to stakeholders, conduct education sessions for staff.
• Engage in continuous professional development and contribute to training of health‑care professionals.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience of nutrition support and enteral feeding.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills, with flexibility and time‑management.
• Commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in both acute and community settings.

We provide CPD opportunities, regular supervision and an experienced therapy education team. The department includes over 30 dietitians, support workers and admin staff.