Band 6/7 Locum Dietitian - Stoke-on-Trent

PULSE; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Band 6/7 Locum Dietitian to join a dynamic team at a prominent hospital in Stoke-on-Trent. This role focuses on providing dietetic services within the renal specialty, covering a wide range of conditions from Chronic Kidney Disease to Home Therapies. Ideal for a proactive professional with NHS experience, this position offers the chance to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. If you're looking to expand your expertise in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' well-being and nutrition.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Dietitian with at least 1 year NHS experience.
• Experience in renal dietetics is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied renal caseload and provide dietetic assessment and education.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Independent Working

Team Collaboration

Education

HCPC Registered Dietitian

1 Year NHS Experience

Tools

iPortal

Careflow

Job description

Job Title: Locum Dietitian
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Working Hours: Preferred full-time, no less than 3 days per week
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 8 weeks with potential for extension
Rate: Competitive and dependent on experience

Opening Paragraph:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6/7 Locum Dietitian to join our team at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. We are looking for a dedicated professional to provide dietetic services within the renal specialty, covering a broad spectrum from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) to General Nephrology and Home Therapies. This role is ideal for a dietitian with a minimum of one year NHS experience, seeking to expand their expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied renal caseload, providing dietetic assessment, intervention, and education to patients with CKD, those undergoing general nephrology treatments, and home therapies. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a high standard of care, participate in ward rounds, and contribute to the development of nutritional care plans. Training will be provided for essential needs, including iPortal, Careflow, IT training, ward induction, referral & triaging support, and team introductions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• HCPC registered Dietitian
• Minimum of 1 year NHS experience
• Experience in renal dietetics is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Additional Information:
On-site working is preferable, but remote working will be considered for the right candidate. We can provide details for accommodation links if required. If you are a proactive and compassionate dietitian looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and contribute to the well-being of our patients.