Specialty Dietitian (Neurorehabilitation)

Job summary
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.

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 and 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.

About us
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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain professional standards, ethical practice and continuing professional development (CPD).
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, student training, mentoring and multidisciplinary staff education.

Essential

• Recognised Nutrition and 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 and Teams use)

Desirable

• Member of BDA and 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

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford Centre for Enablement, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

Contact: Matron Stroke and OCE, Sarah Wheeler, sarah.wheeler@ouh.nhs.uk

Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 321-MRC-OCE-8327280-B6
Job locations: Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford Centre for Enablement, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LD, United Kingdom