Developmental or Stroke Specialist Dietitian - ICSS
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a highly motivated Dietitian to join the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. You will work as a core member of a specialist multidisciplinary team, providing specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for stroke patients, including supporting those with enteral feeding requirements, within community settings and patients' homes. The position offers opportunities for clinical skill development, service contribution, training delivery, and continuous professional development. Applications are welcome from Band 5 Dietitians seeking development or existing Band 6 Dietitians, with a developmental pathway available.
Key responsibilities
- Work as part of the Nutrition and Dietetic team providing dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals in the area of stroke.
- Plan and deliver a high-quality Nutrition and Dietetic service within the ICSS Team and contribute to service development.
- Undertake direct and non-direct clinical work that contributes to the delivery of a high quality safe and effective dietetic service.
- Develop appropriate resources as required.
- Keep accurate records in accordance with CFT and Health Professions Council regulations/policy.
- Work as both an autonomous practitioner and alongside the senior stroke dietician delivering a high quality dietetic service to patients on the ICSS.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HCPC)
- 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.
- An ability to communicate with a wide range of people and using differing medias.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with adult patients with Stroke
- Post dietetic registration experience.
- Member of BDA
- A teaching qualification or experience of teaching groups.
- Post registration experience of delivering in- and outpatient dietetic care.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Developmental or Stroke Specialist Dietitian - ICSS
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
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
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