Specialist Neurorehabilitation Dietitian | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lakenheath is seeking a skilled dietitian to provide specialized nutrition support for patients undergoing neurorehabilitation. The role involves developing the dietetic service and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidates should possess a degree in dietetics and experience working with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a chance to impact patient care positively while contributing to training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing dietetic services for patients in neurorehabilitation.
• Ability to work autonomously and develop dietetic services.
• Experience in working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective dietetic service to patients in neurorehabilitation.
• Assess and manage home enteral feeding discharges.
• Plan and deliver training for medical and nursing staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Overview

The role will provide a dietetics service for patients undergoing neurorehabilitation, delivering specialist nutrition support to patients recovering from neurological conditions. The post involves autonomous development of the dietetic service within this specialty and covers Neurosciences and Trauma wards, including patients under neurology, neurotrauma, neurosurgery and trauma services. There is also an opportunity to contribute to teaching and training for staff within the Trust. Flexibility, organisation and excellent communication skills are key attributes for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide an evidence-based, effective and responsive dietetic service to the 8-bed neurorehabilitation service that provides Rapid Access to Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR).
• Cover across the neurosciences (including neurology, neurotrauma and neurosurgery) and trauma wards.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including attending and contributing to ward rounds, board rounds and MDT meetings.
• Manage home enteral feeding discharges independently, liaising with relevant specialist services to achieve timely outcomes.
• Plan and deliver specialist training for medical staff, nurses, students and other health care professionals.
• Ensure audits and quality improvement activities are undertaken regularly.

About the Trust

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and a leading healthcare provider. The group is focused on improving services to be outstanding, with a world-class clinical reputation and a dedication to high standards of patient safety and harm-free care. The organisation emphasises the WeCare values and aims to create an inclusive working environment where all staff feel a sense of belonging.

Values and Equality

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion and ensuring an inclusive working environment. We value diversity and support an inclusive culture across the Trust.

Additional information

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below. This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.