Specialist Dietitian - Salford, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Due to new funding, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative Dietitian to join the Neurosciences dietetic team to work with the inpatient Stroke service, based at Salford Care Organisation.

Salford is one of three Hyper-Acute Stroke centres in Greater Manchester providing acute and rehabilitation care to stroke patients. Due to new investment, a band 6 position has been created to support the dietetic service to stroke.

This role will deliver specialist clinical work, involve close MDT working and provide an opportunity to support with service development.


We are a supportive and forward-thinking department, keen to explore and support extended roles within specialisms and strengthen the dietitian's role within the MDT to minimise delays in treatment, optimise nutritional status in a timely manner and improve patient care.


We would be keen to work with the right applicant whether they are an experienced band 6 dietitian with transferrable skills in nutrition support or an experienced band 5 dietitian wanting to develop their skill set to a band 6 level.

Whilst existing experience working within Stroke is desirable, it is not essential.

To assist the provision and optimisation of nutritional status of stroke patients admitted at Salford Royal.

This will involve close working within ward staff and the wider MDT to further develop the service and deliver quality care.

There will also be opportunities to work with the existing Neuro Dietetic Team to deliver quality care, take part in/lead on audits and QI projects and training.


If you are a motivated, compassionate, and dynamic person who is able to use your own initiative, be flexible in your approach, and are inspired to be part of a developing service, come and join us.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation.

Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults.

Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.


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