Clinical Lead Dietitian - Surgery including Critical Care

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Lead Dietitian - Surgery including Critical Care

The closing date is 05 November 2026

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Job summary

Clinical Lead Dietitian - Surgery including Critical Care: Permanent (30 hours)

To act as a clinical expert and autonomous practitioner in specialist clinical area to provide highly specialist dietetic care to patients with complex nutritional needs. Manage a delegated caseload within specialist area. To assess, plan and implement patient centred, evidence -based interventions

Provide line management and supervision to Band 6 and Band 5 Dietitians. Contribute to the training and development of Dietetic students and Dietetic Assistant/Support workers.

To support and develop the dietetic service within Critical care and surgery

Main duties of the job

• Provide highly specialist Dietetic treatment to delegated caseload of critical care, surgical and nutrition support patients using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, implement and evaluate intervention
• To be responsible for planning and service development within specialist areas
• To work alongside Service Lead and Dietetic Team leads to integrate service and pathways and implement any changes within the team
• To provide line management for specialist team including recruitment and selection, induction, monitoring sickness and absence, performance and development reviews, one to one meetings and clinical supervision
• To work alongside consultants, specialist nurses and ward staff to provide specialist nutritional treatment plans as part of holistic patient care.
• Provision of expert advice on the management of patients referred to the nutrition team due to additional complex clinical and nutritional needs.
• To attend ward rounds, MDT meetings and best interest meetings as needed, promoting an understanding of the role of diet and nutrition in achieving the best outcome for each patient.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

362-AHP7INP-10-26

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Attendance at courses, conferences or study days which support dietetic knowledge and/or practice
• Masters level or equivalent courses, or experience in relevant speciality.

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Member of relevant British Dietetic Association Specialist Groups
• Post graduate training in nutrition support, for example PENG (Master's Module)
• Post registration training in parenteral nutrition
• Evidence of leadership courses relevant to the post

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge across a range of nutrition and dietetic procedures acquired through degree and postgraduate experience
• Specialist knowledge relevant to clinical area
• Clinical knowledge of the nutritional management of a wide variety of current clinical conditions based on current best practice
• Understanding of audit and its role in clinical practice/service development
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to role
• Awareness of dietetic products and clinical reason(s) for use
• Understanding of NHS structure and systems
• Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to members of the team

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in area relevant to the post
• Experience in managing: Oral nutrition support
• Experience in managing: Enteral nutrition support
• Experience of managing patients with complex nutritional support requirements
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of leadership and supervision
• Ability to work autonomously
• Managing a clinical caseload
• Experience of supervising / mentoring junior staff, dietetic assistants and students

Desirable

• Presenting training sessions/talks
• Participation in audit/ research
• Experience in managing: Parenteral nutrition
• Experience in managing: Critically ill

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good listening skills and an ability to offer empathy
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner
• Ability to adapt communication style where required (with individuals or groups)
• Ability to motivate others to facilitate change
• Organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own and staff caseloads and meet deadlines
• Able to use judgement and clinical expertise to interpret and analyse information.
• Able to assess a situation holistically
• Documented evidence of CPD
• Engagement service improvement within clinical areas/ services including policy development
• Confident and self-motivated being able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures, competing interests and busy caseload to meet service need
• Well-developed problem solving/analytical skills
• Well-motivated, with a commitment to developing the service
• Strong commitment to personal development
• IT skills

Desirable

• Behaviour change skills

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Exposure to potentially distressing or emotional situations pertaining to the clinical or social circumstances of patients
• Must maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Attendance at courses, conferences or study days which support dietetic knowledge and/or practice
• Masters level or equivalent courses, or experience in relevant speciality.

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association
• Member of relevant British Dietetic Association Specialist Groups
• Post graduate training in nutrition support, for example PENG (Master's Module)
• Post registration training in parenteral nutrition
• Evidence of leadership courses relevant to the post

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge across a range of nutrition and dietetic procedures acquired through degree and postgraduate experience
• Specialist knowledge relevant to clinical area
• Clinical knowledge of the nutritional management of a wide variety of current clinical conditions based on current best practice
• Understanding of audit and its role in clinical practice/service development
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to role
• Awareness of dietetic products and clinical reason(s) for use
• Understanding of NHS structure and systems
• Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
• Experience of providing clinical supervision to members of the team

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience in area relevant to the post
• Experience in managing: Oral nutrition support
• Experience in managing: Enteral nutrition support
• Experience of managing patients with complex nutritional support requirements
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of leadership and supervision
• Ability to work autonomously
• Managing a clinical caseload
• Experience of supervising / mentoring junior staff, dietetic assistants and students

Desirable

• Presenting training sessions/talks
• Participation in audit/ research
• Experience in managing: Parenteral nutrition
• Experience in managing: Critically ill

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good listening skills and an ability to offer empathy
• Ability to communicate complex information to clients, carers and other professionals in a sensitive manner
• Ability to adapt communication style where required (with individuals or groups)
• Ability to motivate others to facilitate change
• Organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, prioritise own and staff caseloads and meet deadlines
• Able to use judgement and clinical expertise to interpret and analyse information.
• Able to assess a situation holistically
• Documented evidence of CPD
• Engagement service improvement within clinical areas/ services including policy development
• Confident and self-motivated being able to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexibility/adaptability in handling work pressures, competing interests and busy caseload to meet service need
• Well-developed problem solving/analytical skills
• Well-motivated, with a commitment to developing the service
• Strong commitment to personal development
• IT skills

Desirable

• Behaviour change skills

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Exposure to potentially distressing or emotional situations pertaining to the clinical or social circumstances of patients
• Must maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Inpatient Dietitians Team Lead

Adrienne Quirk

[email protected]

01614195087

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

362-AHP7INP-10-26

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom

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