An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Dietitian to lead the Nutrition and Dietetic Team and service at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells (MTW) NHS Trust.
As the Clinical Manager for this service you will provide supportive operational, clinical and professional leadership and management, and maintain a clinical caseload within an agreed area of specialism. This post will ensure the provision of a high quality, responsive professional leadership.
You will also work alongside the Clinical Director of Therapies and other Clinical Managers on operational and strategic planning and development of the therapy service
This role will provide you with excellent professional and personal development opportunities
The Dietetic service provides specialist services across the acute Trust including: an acute inpatients and outpatient service, stroke, bariatrics, adult diabetes, oncology and paediatrics.
You will be required to lead on the development and implementation of patient-centred pathways and other service improvement initiatives.
We are a friendly, supportive and innovative department with a commitment to patient-centred care and best practice.
If this sounds like an exciting step within your career, then we would love to read your application or have the opportunity to discuss this with you further
Please visit the video link below to provide you with an insight as to why you should come and join our fantastic therapy department at MTW!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhVNSbkYkX8
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

JOINING US INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• M embership in the NHS Pension Schem e, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more , additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
  We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
  Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
  All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
  Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
  Interview Date: To be confirmed
  Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

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