Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Aptitude
An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing medias.
- Knowledge and Abilities
An ability to assess success, interpret data & write reports.
- Knowledge and Abilities
An ability to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
- Knowledge and Abilities
Able to follow processes & procedures; ability to evaluate these & provide solutions to maximise efficiency.
- Education and Qualifications
Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and Aptitude
Post registration experience of delivering in- and outpatient dietetic care.
- Education and Qualifications
Experience of working with adult patients with Stroke
- Education and Qualifications
Post dietetic registration experience.
- Education and Qualifications
Member of BDA
- Education and Qualifications
A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
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 develop appropriate resources as required.
- 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.
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’.
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Developmental or Stroke Specialist Dietitian - ICSS with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £48,117 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: Band 5/ 6 developmental opportunity available. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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