Job Overview

Position: Specialist Dietitian and Team Leader (Stroke and Neuro Team) - Band 6 to 7 Development Post
Band: Band 6 / Band 7 (£39,959 to £56,515 per year, depending on entry level and development progression)
Location: Heartlands Hospital / Trustwide (Based at Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working
Closing Date: 11th August 2026
Reference Number: 304-9017630

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit an ambitious and experienced Dietitian for an exciting Band 6 to 7 development opportunity within the Stroke and Neuro Team at Heartlands Hospital.

If you are an established Band 6 Dietitian looking to step up into a Band 7 leadership role while continuing to expand your clinical expertise, this position provides a robust supportive pathway. Working closely with the acute stroke team, multidisciplinary therapy colleagues, and community/ESD services, you will deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care while receiving structured mentorship, in-house training, and access to funded courses to maximize your leadership potential.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Care: Deliver advanced dietetic assessments and treatments for stroke and neurology patients, acting as an expert resource for fellow clinicians, multidisciplinary team members, and Trust managers.
Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage, supervise, and appraise junior staff and students within the specialist clinical area.
Service Development & Governance: Lead on the training and development of clinical practices, conduct clinical audits, evaluate evidence-based guidelines, and participate in active research initiatives within the specialty.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience (Essential)

Current professional UK registration (HCPC).
Relevant dietetic degree/qualification with solid post-registration clinical experience in an acute setting.
Strong desire to develop leadership, supervisory, and clinical management skills within a specialist stroke and neurology environment.
(Note: Detailed qualification and experience criteria for both Band 6 and Band 7 entry levels are available in the attached job descriptions).

Benefits & Additional Information

Salary: £39,959 to £56,515 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme, scaling across Band 6/7 as developmental milestones are achieved).
Development & Training: Full support, mentorship, in-house training, and funded courses tailored to bridge your transition into an advanced Band 7 leadership role.
Inclusion: UHB is committed to an inclusive, values-driven workplace culture and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Checks & Sponsorship: Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where applicable, and active UK professional registration. Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.