Job summary Are you an experienced Dietitian looking to make a real impact in stroke rehabilitation? Are you keen to develop specialist knowledge and leadership skills, and passionate about upskilling the future generation of healthcare? If so, we'd love to hear from you Why Weston General Hospital? Weston General Hospital, is an exciting place to develop your career; Nestled on the stunning North Somerset coast, Weston offers a supportive working environment, a close-knit team culture, and excellent career progression opportunitiesall while being just a stone's throw from beautiful beaches, countryside, and the lively city of Bristol. Our growing service at Weston has innovative food policy and front door teams, alongside a dietetic support worker workforce underpinning the wider acute team in the management of our 270 bedded hospital. Discover more about Adult Therapies at UHBW here: Therapies - UHBW Careers What we offer: Access to CPD opportunities, specialist training, and leadership pathways Working alongside some of the best clinicians and healthcare professionals in the region A supportive and collaborative environment with a team passionate about patient care and professional growth The opportunity to lead within 2 different specialities Scope for professional creativity Flexi time working. Monthly protectedtime Monthly team breakfast NHS benefits package: UHBW Staff Benefits - UHBW Careers Main duties of the job Your role: As a Senior Specialist Dietitian in Stroke Rehabilitation, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality nutritional care within our Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. Lead specialist dietetic care for stroke patients, supporting recovery and independence. Work closely with consultants, speech & language therapists, physiotherapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team. Develop innovative nutritional strategies tailored to stroke rehabilitation. Contribute to service improvement, training, and research within a growing department. Lead on education facilitation for pre-registration and apprenticeship placements, work experience, and the preceptorship programme. What we're looking for: HCPC Registered Dietitian with experience in stroke, neurology, or rehabilitation. A team player with strong MDT collaboration skills. Passion for evidence-based, patient-centred care. If you're ready to make a difference and take the next step in your career, apply today or get in touch to find out more. We'd love to hear from you For further information or an informal chat, please contact: sian.insonuhbw.nhs.uk / 01934 647031 About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number TEMP_500 Job locations Weston General Hospital Grange Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4TQ Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Specialist Dietitian provides a highly specialist clinical service for patients who present at our stroke rehabilitation & general medical wards. The Senior Specialist Dietitian will lead the stroke rehabilitation nutritional pathway providing direction for peers & colleagues. The role will support the identification of those patients at nutritional risk by promoting risk screening. To guide implementation of therapeutic dietary plans for patients with stroke supporting rehabilitation. Alongside Speech & Language Therapy, develop the role of stroke support worker for the combined professions. The Senior Specialist Dietitian will contribute to all relevant activities involved in the stroke rehabilitation pathway delivery e.g., ward rounds, meetings, audit, and research. To work with HEIs (Health Education Institutes) & dietetic leads (UHBW & BNSSG) to plan program of pre-registration & apprenticeship placements. Be responsible for organising WEX opportunities. Support preceptorship across our teams, guiding Dietitians and new graduates / those new to NHS to become the competent & confident new workforce of our future. Actively build networks with clinical training and service/clinical leads across the Trust and BNSSG partners to expand training while aligning to workforce priorities. Deliver face to face teaching/presentations to small and large groups, leading on developing/overseeing innovative technology enable/blended learning methods. To support the ambition of the Trusts education strategy, in liaison with other Adult Therapy Practice Development Education facilitators. See Job description and person specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Specialist Dietitian provides a highly specialist clinical service for patients who present at our stroke rehabilitation & general medical wards. The Senior Specialist Dietitian will lead the stroke rehabilitation nutritional pathway providing direction for peers & colleagues. The role will support the identification of those patients at nutritional risk by promoting risk screening. To guide implementation of therapeutic dietary plans for patients with stroke supporting rehabilitation. Alongside Speech & Language Therapy, develop the role of stroke support worker for the combined professions. The Senior Specialist Dietitian will contribute to all relevant activities involved in the stroke rehabilitation pathway delivery e.g., ward rounds, meetings, audit, and research. To work with HEIs (Health Education Institutes) & dietetic leads (UHBW & BNSSG) to plan program of pre-registration & apprenticeship placements. Be responsible for organising WEX opportunities. Support preceptorship across our teams, guiding Dietitians and new graduates / those new to NHS to become the competent & confident new workforce of our future. Actively build networks with clinical training and service/clinical leads across the Trust and BNSSG partners to expand training while aligning to workforce priorities. Deliver face to face teaching/presentations to small and large groups, leading on developing/overseeing innovative technology enable/blended learning methods. To support the ambition of the Trusts education strategy, in liaison with other Adult Therapy Practice Development Education facilitators. See Job description and person specification for full details. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential oQ1 HCPC registration (E) oQ2 Degree/postgraduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics (E) oQ3 Evidence of extensive postgraduate training relevant to post (E) oQ4 Clinical supervisory skills course (E) oQ5 Postgraduate diploma/MSc or equivalent evidence of advanced dietetic practice (E) oQ7 Teaching qualification or significant equivalent experience (E) oQ8 PENG Group Clinical Update Course and/or Behaviour Change Course (E) Desirable oQ6 BDA membership (D) Knowledge and Experience Essential oE1 Significant clinical experience in: -Nutritional Support/Therapy in the relevant pathways of care ie stroke, care of the elderly -Chronic Disease Management -Enteral Nutrition Support This should include a significant period of time working in a clinical speciality at a senior level (E) oE2 Working as part of a multi-professional team (E) oE3 Experience of management of teaching & learning and education of pre-registration students & apprentices(E) oE4 Experience of audit and/or quality assurance (E) oE6 Experience of managing/supervising junior staff (E) oE7 Experience of delivering preceptorship & WEX programs (E) oE8 Experience of service development and implementation of change (E) oE9 Experience of working in a multicultural setting & effectively engaging diverse groups, ensuring equality & inclusion recognising differing learning needs (E) oE10 Demonstrable knowledge of current professional issues, both in education and practice (E) Desirable oE5 Experience of/ or involvement of implementing guidance, policy producing protocols and procedures for use by others (D) Skills and Abilities Essential oS1 Advanced communications skills at all levels (E) -Oral -Written -Interpersonal oS2 Good organisational skills and time management (E) oS3 Teaching/presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades at undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree level (E) oS4 Computer skills i.e. Databases, Excel and use of dietary analysis programs (E) oS5 Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills (E) oS8 Behavioural and motivational interviewing skills (E) oS9 Ability to design, implement and evaluate education/teaching ie pre-reg, CPD, inclusive of multi-media platforms (E) Desirable oS6 Counselling skills (D) oS7 Evidence of published own work/articles etc. (D) Aptitudes Essential oA1 Ability to work under pressure (E) oA2 Ability to both work alone and as a team player (E) oA3 Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions (E) oA4 Ability to work under own initiative (E) oA5 Flexibility (E) oA6 Reflective approach to practice (E) oA7 Ability to process highly complex information or situations (E) oA8 Ability to deal with challenging behaviours of patients, carers and learners (E) oA9 Promotes professional interests (E) Desirable Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group (D) Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential oQ1 HCPC registration (E) oQ2 Degree/postgraduate qualification in nutrition and dietetics (E) oQ3 Evidence of extensive postgraduate training relevant to post (E) oQ4 Clinical supervisory skills course (E) oQ5 Postgraduate diploma/MSc or equivalent evidence of advanced dietetic practice (E) oQ7 Teaching qualification or significant equivalent experience (E) oQ8 PENG Group Clinical Update Course and/or Behaviour Change Course (E) Desirable oQ6 BDA membership (D) Knowledge and Experience Essential oE1 Significant clinical experience in: -Nutritional Support/Therapy in the relevant pathways of care ie stroke, care of the elderly -Chronic Disease Management -Enteral Nutrition Support This should include a significant period of time working in a clinical speciality at a senior level (E) oE2 Working as part of a multi-professional team (E) oE3 Experience of management of teaching & learning and education of pre-registration students & apprentices(E) oE4 Experience of audit and/or quality assurance (E) oE6 Experience of managing/supervising junior staff (E) oE7 Experience of delivering preceptorship & WEX programs (E) oE8 Experience of service development and implementation of change (E) oE9 Experience of working in a multicultural setting & effectively engaging diverse groups, ensuring equality & inclusion recognising differing learning needs (E) oE10 Demonstrable knowledge of current professional issues, both in education and practice (E) Desirable oE5 Experience of/ or involvement of implementing guidance, policy producing protocols and procedures for use by others (D) Skills and Abilities Essential oS1 Advanced communications skills at all levels (E) -Oral -Written -Interpersonal oS2 Good organisational skills and time management (E) oS3 Teaching/presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades at undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree level (E) oS4 Computer skills i.e. Databases, Excel and use of dietary analysis programs (E) oS5 Advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills (E) oS8 Behavioural and motivational interviewing skills (E) oS9 Ability to design, implement and evaluate education/teaching ie pre-reg, CPD, inclusive of multi-media platforms (E) Desirable oS6 Counselling skills (D) oS7 Evidence of published own work/articles etc. (D) Aptitudes Essential oA1 Ability to work under pressure (E) oA2 Ability to both work alone and as a team player (E) oA3 Able to maintain effective working relationships across different professions (E) oA4 Ability to work under own initiative (E) oA5 Flexibility (E) oA6 Reflective approach to practice (E) oA7 Ability to process highly complex information or situations (E) oA8 Ability to deal with challenging behaviours of patients, carers and learners (E) oA9 Promotes professional interests (E) Desirable Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group (D) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Weston General Hospital Grange Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 4TQ Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)