Dietician

RedChair Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Dietician for a state-of-the-art hospital in the Caribbean. This role offers a tax-free salary of $5,000 – $6,000 per month, along with a relocation package. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in nutrition with accredited experience, strong English communication skills, and experience in patient counseling. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a beautiful environment.

Benefits

Tax Free Salary

Relocation Package

Other benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working as a dietitian, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Current licensure in country of origin and local authority license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments on patients within 3 days of admission.
• Implement nutrition plans following assessments.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients in OPD.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Nutrition assessment

Patient counseling

Education

Undergraduate degree in nutrition or accredited Master's Degree

Job description

We are currently hiring a Dietician in our client's new state of the art hospital in the beautiful Caribbean. This is an exciting opportunity to provide top-tier dietary care while enjoying the tropical paradise lifestyle. Earning a tax-free salary along with an attractive relocation package.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments on patients within 3 days of admission when a positive nutrition trigger is indicated on the initial nursing intake assessment; Implement nutrition plan for patients following an assessment; Evaluates the nutrition care plan within 48 hours.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients in OPD; this includes nutrition assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Order relevant nutrition supplies (such as food models) and work with Pharmacy to ensure appropriate nutrition supplements are stocked.
• Consult with the Kitchen to ensure patient meals are nutritionally adequate; provides support and education to dietary services (kitchen) staff.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in nutrition with accredited internship and/or accredited Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Health Sciences with 3 years’ experience working as a dietitian; previous work experience in a hospital setting and/or primary care facility preferred.
• Minimum 3 or more years of experience in relevant field.
• Fluent English communication (oral and written) required. Spanish proficiency is advantageous but not mandatory. Current licensure in country of origin and with local authority license to practice.

Package on Offer

• Tax Free Salary of $5,000 – $6,000 Per Month DOE.
• Relocation Package.
• Other benefits discussed at interview stage.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.