Clinical Lead Therapies- Dietitian

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Job Summary

We are excited to offer a rare and rewarding opportunity for a Dietitian to take on the responsibility as the Clinical Lead Dietitian for the leadership and management of the Nutrition and Dietetic Service at the Walton Centre. The role provides operational, professional and clinical leadership to a dedicated team of Dietitians delivering dietetic care to patients at the Walton Centre.

This is a senior role requiring strong clinical expertise, operational oversight and strategic leadership. As the Operational and Clinical Lead Dietitian you will provide clinical leadership, strategic operational oversight and advanced clinical dietetic care to patients across the intensive care unit, acute wards and neuro-rehabilitation. You will lead in service development, education and training and contribute to strategic planning to ensure high quality evidence‑based nutritional care is delivered to patients at the Walton Centre.

• To provide multidisciplinary clinical and operational leadership within the Therapies Service
• To support the Head of Service in day to day management of the Therapies Service, deputising as appropriate
• Providing direct line management supervision and support to all clinical and non-clinical staff including registered health care professionals, clinical support workers, apprentices and students in addition to administrative staff
• Maintain a clinical case load appropriate to own clinical profession, demonstrating expert knowledge and skill within area of work, acting as a resource to others within and outside of the profession

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for Investors in People. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, with a focus on patient and family centred care. The site offers a world-class service in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions and is rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Details about the organisation: around 1,450 staff; over 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients treated annually; sites in Fazakerley, Liverpool.

• Date posted 14 January 2026
• Pay scheme Agenda for Change
• Band Band 8a
• Salary £55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata
• Contract Permanent
• Working pattern Part-time
• Reference number
• Job locations The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the vacancy.

Essential

• Qualifications
  • Degree or diploma in relevant HCPC registered profession
  • HCPC registration
  • Knowledge of health service management acquired through training and experience to masters or equivalent level
  • Evidence of commitment to ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Member of relevant professional body (e.g., CSP, RCOT)
• Postgraduate qualification / Masters Degree

• Extensive post‑registration clinical experience in Neuroscience within the relevant profession
• Evidence of successful leadership across a variety of professions and multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of budgetary management
• Experience of leading and implementing successful change management processes
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills
• Experience of effective working relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for complex, sensitive information
• Demonstrable experience of working across clinical and operational boundaries

• Highly specialised knowledge and experience in the management of neurological conditions across settings
• Experience working independently as part of a senior MDT
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to practice, including implementing research developments at service level
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk management, patient safety and quality/experience improvements
• Demonstrable evidence of working across clinical and operational boundaries

Disclosures This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal record checks is available.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for more information.

Employer name The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ

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