Locum Dietitian

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing company is seeking a dedicated Clinical Community Dietitian to join their team in Cambridgeshire on a part-time basis for 11 months. The role involves delivering specialist dietetic care, managing outpatient clinics, and conducting home visits to support adult patients. Ideal candidates should have a recognised degree in Dietetics, HCPC registration, and experience in community dietetics. This position offers a competitive salary in line with NHS band scales.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Dietetics required.
• HCPC registration is a must.
• Proven experience in community dietetics and home enteral tube feeding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dietetic care for home enteral tube feeding.
• Manage adult outpatient clinics for nutrition support.
• Conduct home visits for patients.

Skills

Community dietetics experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Community Dietitian – Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Banding: Band 6 (Band 7 applicants also considered)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, based on NHS Band 6/7 pay scale
Working Hours: 2 days per week (part-time)
Contract Length: 11 months

Job Overview

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Community Dietitian to join their team on a part-time basis. This 11-month locum role is ideal for a Band 6 Dietitian, though applications from Band 7 candidates are also welcomed. The successful candidate will provide specialist dietetic care across a range of adult services, including home enteral feeding, general outpatient clinics, and community visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver dietetic care to adults requiring home enteral tube feeding.
• Manage general adult outpatient clinics, covering nutrition support, irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease, obesity, and vitamin & mineral deficiencies.
• Conduct home visits for general adult patients.
• Provide input for adults with learning disabilities and mental health inpatients (experience in these areas is desirable).
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and attend relevant meetings to support patient care.

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised degree in Dietetics.
• HCPC registration.
• Proven experience in community dietetics, particularly with home enteral tube feeding in adults.
• Experience with general adult nutrition clinics.
• Desirable: Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and mental health inpatients.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.

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