Highly Specialist Neuro Dietitian

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford is seeking a Band 7 Highly Specialist Neurology Dietitian on maternity leave cover, to join the Neurosciences dietetic team and provide expert nutritional care to patients with complex neurological conditions.

You will deliver specialist services, undertake nutritional assessments, develop care plans, manage a complex caseload, and work within MDT alongside consultants, nurses, speech and language therapists, and community teams.

Qualifications

• State registration with HCPC
• Member of BDA
• Higher degree in nutrition related topic
• Post registration in nutrition support
• High level of knowledge in relevant clinical area
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work in MDT
• Ability to develop individual nutrition care plans
• Experience of obtaining accurate anthropometric measurements
• High level of expertise in Nutrition support
• Experience of student educator / supervision
• Ability to travel to other sites as required
• Ability to interpret and analyse statistical data
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Member of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group for dietitians

Responsibilities

• Deliver a specialist dietetic service for patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Undertake nutritional assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Manage and prioritise a complex caseload, adapting interventions to meet changing patient needs.
• Provide specialist advice on malnutrition, weight loss, dysphagia, oral nutritional supplements and enteral feeding.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, ward rounds and team meetings, contributing expert nutritional advice.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, speech and language therapists, therapists and community teams.
• Support patients, carers and healthcare professionals through education, training and advice.
• Facilitate safe discharge planning and continuity of nutritional care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and Trust standards.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Support and supervise students and junior members of the dietetic team where appropriate.
• Maintain specialist knowledge and ensure practice is evidence-based and compliant with HCPC, BDA and Trust standards.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

MDT collaboration

Communication skills

Education and training

Research and audit

Education

HCPC registered

BDA member

Higher degree in nutrition

Post-registration in nutrition support

Anthropometrics expertise

Job description

Go back Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Neuro Dietitian

The closing date is 21 September 2026

Due to maternity leave. we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Specialist Neurology Dietitian to join our wider Neurosciences dietetic team, providing expert nutritional care to patients with complex neurological conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills within a specialist area, working closely with the wider MDT to provide patient centred care. You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, providing specialist assessment and treatment for patients across a range of conditions.

Working within on of the largest NHS organisations in the North West, you will be supported by an experienced dietetic team committed to high-quality patient care, service development and professional growth. Salford is home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences (MCCN), one of the largest neuroscience centres in the UK, providing specialist and tertiary services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond. This offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise while working alongside leading specialists within a well-established neurosciences network.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a specialist dietetic service for patients with complex neurological conditions.
• Undertake nutritional assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Manage and prioritise a complex caseload, adapting interventions to meet changing patient needs.
• Provide specialist advice on malnutrition, weight loss, dysphagia, oral nutritional supplements and enteral feeding.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, ward rounds and team meetings, contributing expert nutritional advice.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, speech and language therapists, therapists and community teams.
• Support patients, carers and healthcare professionals through education, training and advice.
• Facilitate safe discharge planning and continuity of nutritional care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and Trust standards.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Support and supervise students and junior members of the dietetic team where appropriate.
• Maintain specialist knowledge and ensure practice is evidence-based and compliant with HCPC, BDA and Trust standards.

About us

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualification

• State registration with HCPC
• Member of BDA
• Higher degree in nutrition related topic
• Post registration in nutrition support
• High level of knowledge in relevant clinical area
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work in MDT
• Ability to develop individualist nutrition car plans
• Experience of obtaining accurate anthropometric measurements
• High level of expertise in Nutrition support
• Experience of student educator / supervision
• Ability to travel to other sites as required
• Ability to interpret and analyse statistical data
• Evidence of CPD activities
• Member of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Group for dietitians

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.

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