Band 5 – Band 6
Main area Stroke Specialist Dietician Grade Band 5 – Band 6 Contract Permanent: Band 5/ 6 developmental opportunity available Hours Part time – 30 hours per week (May require 7 day working on rota basis.) Job ref 201-26-774
Site Countywide – Camborne Redruth Community Hospital/ Bodmin Healthcentre (TBC) Town Countywide Salary £32,073 – £48,117 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/2026 23:59
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Job overview
Are you a highly motivated Dietitian passionate about improving the nutritional care and quality of life of stroke patients?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT).
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a core member of a specialist multidisciplinary team alongside therapists, rehabilitation technicians, psychologists, and stroke specialist nurses, supporting stroke survivors across Cornwall. The role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your clinical skills, contribute to service development, deliver training, and engage in continuing professional development within both the ICSS and the Dietetic Department.
The successful candidate will provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for stroke patients, including supporting patients with enteral feeding requirements, within community settings and patients’ own homes. The ability to travel to different locations in a timely manner is essential.
Applications are welcomed from Band 5 Dietitians looking for a development opportunity, as well as existing Band 6 Dietitians. A Band 5 to Band 6 developmental pathway is available for the right candidate, subject to meeting agreed competencies and service requirements.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Integrated Community Stroke Service you will:
- Work as part of the Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust (CFT) Nutrition and Dietetic team providing dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals in the area of stroke working across the community stroke pathway in Cornwall.
- To plan and deliver a high-quality Nutrition and Dietetic service within the ICSS Team and contribute to service development as required.
- To undertake direct and non-direct clinical work that contributes to the delivery of a high quality safe and effective dietetic service.
- To keep accurate records in accordance with CFT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.
- To work as both an autonomous practitioner and alongside the senior stroke dietician delivering a high quality dietetic service to patients on the ICSS.
Working for our organisation
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- Experience of working with adult patients with Stroke
- Member of BDA
- A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
Knowledge and Abilities
- An ability to assess success, interpret data & write reports.
- An ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
- Able to follow processes & procedures; ability to evaluate these & provide solutions to maximise efficiency.
Skills and Aptitude
- An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing medias.
- Post registration experience of delivering in- and outpatient dietetic care.
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
- Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
- Protected CPD time for registered staff
- Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
- Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
- A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
- Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
- Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
- Free DBS checks where required
- Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles – throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
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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 Amanda Hulbert Job title Manager Integrated Community Stroke Service Email address amanda.hulbert@nhs.net Telephone number 07919041608 Additional information
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