Clinical Lead Dietitian

The Walton Centre; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Dietitian to oversee the Nutrition and Dietetic Service. This senior role at the Walton Centre involves providing clinical and operational leadership, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring the highest standards in dietary care. Candidates should possess extensive experience in Neuroscience and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. This part-time position offers a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration clinical experience in Neuroscience.
• Evidence of successful leadership and change management.
• Robust understanding of clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide multidisciplinary clinical and operational leadership.
• Support the Head of Service in management duties.
• Maintain personal clinical case load demonstrating expertise.

Skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Knowledge of neurological conditions

Education

Degree or diploma in a relevant HCPC-registered profession

Management Qualification

Job description

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 will provide operational, professional and clinical leadership to a dedicated team of Dietitians delivering dietetic care to patients at the Walton Centre. We are seeking an experienced, motivated and innovative Dietitian with a passion to lead and shape the dietetic service at the Walton Centre. This senior role requires strong clinical expertise, operational oversight and strategic leadership.

Main Duties

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

About Us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for Investors in People. We are a leader in neurology and neurosurgery, dedicated to providing comprehensive services to the UK and beyond. With around 1,450 staff, the Trust treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have specialist teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offering world‑class care for brain, spinal and neurological conditions.

Details

• Date posted: 14 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: 8a
• Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 160-7638128
• Job locations: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in a 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 Qualifications

• Management Qualification
• Member of relevant professional body (e.g. CSP, RCOT)
• Post‑graduate qualification / Masters degree

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive post‑registration clinical experience in Neuroscience within relevant profession
• Evidence of successful leadership across a variety of professions and working within 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 highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
• Demonstrable evidence of working across clinical and operational boundaries

Clinical

• Highly specialised knowledge and experience in the management of neurological conditions across a range of settings
• Experience of working independently as part of a wider clinical MDT at a senior level
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to own practice, including implementation of research developments at a service level
• Robust understanding of all aspects of clinical governance, with experience of managing risk and improving patient safety, quality and experience
• Demonstrable evidence of working across clinical and operational boundaries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See the NHS Careers website for details.

Employer Details

Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Website: https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/