Specialty Dietitian (Neurorehabilitation)

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.
Main duties of the job 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.,
• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop, implement and review individualised dietetic care plans, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support patient care, discharge planning and continuity of treatment.
• Monitor biochemical data, calculate nutritional requirements and provide evidence-based dietary advice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals, considering cultural, religious and dietary needs.
• Contribute to clinical guidelines, staff advice and dietetic service provision.
Professional
• Maintain professional standards, ethical practice and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, student training, mentoring and multidisciplinary staff education.
Please refer to the full job description and person specification'


• 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)
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, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., 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., 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., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.