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Developmental or Stroke Specialist Dietitian - ICSS

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Countywide, TR15 3ER

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 September 2026

10 days left

Job description

Are you a highly motivated Dietitian passionate about improving the nutritional care and quality of life of stroke patients? We are looking for an ent...

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.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

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.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

  • Experience of working with adult patients with Stroke
  • Post dietetic registration experience.
  • Member of BDA
  • A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • 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

Essential

  • An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing medias.

Desirable

  • Post registration experience of delivering in- and outpatient dietetic care.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

CPN
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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