Specialist Dietitian

Transformation Unit; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Dietitian to join the Provider Improvement and Response Team, delivering specialist community support for care homes in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The role is initially 12 months, with potential evolution as service needs change, and involves multi-disciplinary collaboration.

You will assess and intervene to improve safety, wellbeing and outcomes for residents, lead on quality improvement, and travel as required within the

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent post grad qualification in nutrition and dietetics
• Experience with older adults/complex needs
• Community experience, ideally with care homes
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Committed to quality improvement and collaborative working
• Flexible to travel
• UK professional registration

Responsibilities

• Work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team to improve safety, wellbeing and outcomes in care homes
• Undertake holistic assessments and deliver targeted interventions
• Build staff capability and contribute to admission avoidance
• Support system learning, quality improvement, and collaborate with Local Authority, primary care, acute and voluntary services
• Provide clinical supervision via MPFT CHIST and AHP services

Skills

Clinically confident

Community experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Quality improvement

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree or equivalent in nutrition and dietetics

Teaching qualification

Job description

Main area Dietitian Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract This is a permanent post however the role is initially aligned to a defined 12 month project, supporting ongoing system work around care home quality improvement and intensive support. As this work develops, the role may evolve and could be subject to review. Should significant change occur, options such as role redesign or redeployment may need to be considered in line with organisational policy. Hours Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref 301-LBG-26-8050387

Employer Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Staffordshire Place 1 Town Stafford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Are you an innovative Dietitian seeking a specialist community role with system impact?Join the Provider Improvement and Response Team (PIRT), improving outcomes for residents in care and nursing homes across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

This permanent post is initially aligned to a 12-month project supporting care home quality improvement and intensive support. The role may evolve in line with service needs.

Secondment applications are welcome, subject to manager agreement.

Main duties of the job

About the role
You will work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team, supporting care home providers to improve safety, wellbeing and outcomes. You will undertake holistic assessments, deliver targeted interventions, build staff capability and contribute to admission avoidance.

You will also support system learning, quality improvement, and work with partners across Local Authority, primary care, acute and voluntary services.

About you

• Clinically confident with experience supporting older adults/complex needs
• Community experience, ideally with care homes
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Committed to quality improvement and collaborative working
• Flexible to travel

You will receive clinical supervision via MPFT CHIST and AHP services.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further detail. If you require further clarity, please get in touch.

• Degree or equivalent post grad qualification in nutrition and dietetics
• experience of wide range of complex clinical conditions
• teaching qualification

Application Form

• Experience in a nursing/care home and inpatient/Community Nursing

Application form and interview

• Degree or equivalent post grad qualification in nutrition and dietetics
• Specialist professional knowledge and experience of complex clinical conditions
• Experience/interest in working with elderly/frailty population
• teaching qualification

Interview

• Experience of working with frailty/elderly
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Stacey Boyjoo Job title Provider Improvement and Response Team Lead Nurse Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 07812406728