Specialist Stroke Dietitian

Job summary The stroke unit consists of 2 inpatient wards at NGH, a hyperacute ward and a rehabilitation ward. The post involves providing a service to both wards (52 beds in total) and you will have support from the other dietitian working in stroke care and the wider supportive and friendly MDT. Main duties of the job o Undertaking comprehensive assessment of patients with complex presentations and multipathologies within inpatient and outpatient settings for patients referred by the stroke team. o Formulating individual management and treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and developing comprehensive discharge plans including advice on appropriate ACBS prescribable enteral feeds and supplements to be used. o Working collaboratively with the wider multi- disciplinary health care team to ensure delivery of coordinated care and to provide specialist advice and attend case conferences, network meetings as appropriate. o Evaluating patients' progress, measuring outcomes and contribute to and implement service improvement work to provide safe patient care and manage risk o Using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to complete dietetic assessments and implement treatment plans. This will include using listening skills and behaviour change skills to motivate patients to change their lifestyle behaviours and communication in a way to meet inclusion and diversity needs o Providing advice and training to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals to promote an understanding of the aims of dietetic treatment to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. o Organising and prioritisation of own workload and managing clinical risk within caseload About us NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances. NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce. At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer. We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive. Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 270-TH468-AD Job locations Highfield Clinical Care Centre Cliftonville Road Northampton NN1 5BD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The role involves: Undertaking comprehensive assessment of patients with complex presentations and multipathologies within inpatient and outpatient settings for patients referred by the stroke team. Formulating individual management and treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and developing comprehensive discharge plans including advice on appropriate ACBS prescribable enteral feeds and supplements to be used. Working collaboratively with the wider multi- disciplinary health care team to ensure delivery of coordinated care and to provide specialist advice and attend case conferences, network meetings as appropriate. Evaluating patients progress, measuring outcomes and contribute to and implement service improvement work to provide safe patient care and manage risk Using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to complete dietetic assessments and implement treatment plans. This will include using listening skills and behaviour change skills to motivate patients to change their lifestyle behaviours and communication in a way to meet inclusion and diversity needs Providing advice and training to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare professionals to promote an understanding of the aims of dietetic treatment to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. Organising and prioritisation of own workload and managing clinical risk within caseload . Supporting training for dietetic learners and providing practice education experience Job description Job responsibilities The role involves: Undertaking comprehensive assessment of patients with complex presentations and multipathologies within inpatient and outpatient settings for patients referred by the stroke team. Formulating individual management and treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and developing comprehensive discharge plans including advice on appropriate ACBS prescribable enteral feeds and supplements t