Developmental or Stroke Specialist Dietitian - ICSS

Band 5 - Band 6

Main area Stroke Specialist Dietician Grade Band 5 - Band 6 Contract Permanent:
Band 5/ 6 developmental opportunity available Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (May require 7 day working on rota basis.) Job  

Site Countywide - Camborne Redruth Community Hospital/ Bodmin Health centre (TBC) Town Countywide Salary £32,073 - £48,117 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/09/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

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• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

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• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

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At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

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.

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 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…