Band 6 Locum Dietitian – Harrow

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harrow is seeking a Band 6 Locum Dietitian to manage an acute caseload for a 2-month contract. The position requires HCPC registration and relevant experience, ensuring effective dietary management in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Full-time commitment is necessary, with no remote working options.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in acute dietetics, including medical, surgical, and gastroenterology settings.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full-time availability for the duration of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed nutritional assessments and devise personalized dietary plans.
• Monitor patient progress to ensure effective outcomes.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Band 6 Locum Dietitian – Harrow

• Position:Band 6 Locum Dietitian – Harrow
• Banding:6
• Start Date:End of September
• Hours:Full Time
• Duration: 2 months
• Rate:£28.00 – £32.00 P/H

Job Description:
London North West University Healthcare is seeking a skilled Locum Dietitian to join the team at Northwick Park Hospital (NPH) in Harrow. This full-time position is available from the end of September for a duration of 2 months. The role involves managing an acute caseload, which includes medical, surgical, and potentially medical HDU or gastro patients.

What your responsibilities will be for this Dietetics role?

As a Band 6 Locum Dietitian, you will provide expert dietary assessment and intervention for patients within an acute setting, including medical, surgical, and potentially high-dependency units. Your responsibilities will include conducting detailed nutritional assessments, devising and implementing personalised dietary plans, and monitoring patient progress to ensure effective outcomes. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to integrate dietary management into overall patient care plans and ensure that nutritional needs are met. Effective communication with patients and their families is essential to provide education and support regarding dietary modifications. As this role is based at NPH in Harrow, remote work is not an option, and you will be required to work on-site.

Key Requirements:

• HCPC registration
• Relevant experience in acute dietetics, including medical, surgical, and gastroenterology settings
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong assessment, planning, and communication skills
• Full-time availability for the duration of the contract

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