Dietitian

Red Chair Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Dietician for a state-of-the-art hospital in the Caribbean. This role involves conducting nutrition assessments and counseling patients while providing educational support to kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in nutrition, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and must be fluent in English. The position offers a tax-free salary of $5,000 - $6,000 per month and a comprehensive relocation package. Enjoy the benefits of working in a beautiful tropical paradise.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Relocation package

Other benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a dietitian in a hospital or primary care facility.
• Fluent in English, Spanish is a plus.
• Current licensure to practice in your country and locally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments within 3 days of patient admission.
• Provide nutrition counseling and implement nutrition plans.
• Consult with the kitchen on meal adequacy and provide staff education.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient counseling

Nutrition planning

Bilingual communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in nutrition

Accredited Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Health Sciences

Job description

We are currently hiring a Dietician in our clients 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 0f $5,000 - $6,000 Per Month DOE
• Relocation Package
• Other benefits discussed at interview stage

If you are interested, feel free to apply. If you would like to know more information, call our office [phone] and ask for Liam