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Specialty Dietitian (Neurorehabilitation)

On-site in Oxford·Part-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 a year
About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Oxford
Contract: Permanent, part-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 19 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Recognised Nutrition & Dietetic Degree or equivalent
Registered with Health Care Professions Council as a Dietitian
Evidence range of CPD activities
Demonstrates knowledge, skills and experience of a wide range of clinical areas with adult patients in the acute hospital setting.
Able to demonstrate some knowledge, skills and experience in a specialist area of nutrition
Wide range of experience of managing patients requiring artificial nutritional support via the enteral route within an acute hospital setting
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of student training including supervision, assessment and mentoring.
Experience of teaching and training
Experience of audit/project work
Excellent clinical reasoning skills
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly where barriers to communication exist
Demonstrates the ability to reflect on practice with peers/mentor
Has personal traits and characteristics congruent with the Trust values
Ability to work flexibly, set priorities, manage time with ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Proactive and committed to raising the profile of the dietetics profession
IT skills (e.g. word processing, power point presentations, internet & Teams use)

The role

Due to the expansion of the OCE, we have a new permanent dietetic role specialising in neurorehabilitation. This post will support the unit to deliver high quality care to patient undergoing rehabilitation at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.

This permanent position would be ideal for a Dietitian with an interest in neurorehabilitation, neurosciences and/or stroke. We are looking for a dietitian with a solid foundation in general dietetics to work closely with Band 7 specialist dietitians in Spinal Cord Injuries

As a valued member of our team, you will receive:

Clinical supervision and support from experienced and specialist dietitians
Dedicated time for professional and service development
Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan
Access to a range of CPD opportunities, the Oxford AHPs Research & Innovation Unit, and Bodleian Library collection.
Support for further academic study related to speciality and/or service delivery.

What you'll do

To have responsibility for providing a dietetic service to patients treated within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT). This involves working as an integral member of both the Dietetic team and the multidisciplinary team to provide a flexible, prioritised service based on clinical need

To contribute to the provision of a specialist, evidence based dietetic service to neurorehabilitation inpatients.

To contribute to the broader dietetic service provision by delivering dietetic care/cover to other clinical areas when required.

To perform nutritional assessment and consider clinical diagnoses of patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, determine dietetic treatment indicated, monitor and evaluate treatment and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To provide tailored dietetic advice, teaching and training for all members of the MDT, dietitians, students, healthcare providers, patients and carers in all aspects of nutrition and dietetics.

Develop and clinically supervise Band 5s and Therapy Assistants.

To act as a member of working parties within, and to contribute to developing the service at the OCE.

To be actively involved in evaluating the dietetic service provided to patients in designated areas within the acute setting.

To supervise students and be involved in the clinical supervision process.

Desirable criteria

Member of BDA & relevant BDA Interest Group
Able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience in this clinical area.
Able to easily and efficiently travel to clinical sites and training venues across the county, to provide a dietetics service and to support staff/colleagues

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.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry: Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.