Dietitian

First Choice Rec; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Specialist Dietitian for a temporary full-time role in the Western Trust, Altnagelvin Hospital. The role involves dietetic assessments, developing nutrition care plans, and supporting a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates must be registered with HCPC and exhibit relevant postgraduate training. The position offers a pay rate of £19.10 per hour plus benefits, including holiday entitlement and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Free annual training courses

Weekly pay

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a Dietitian.
• Relevant postgraduate training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment and diagnosis for adult inpatients.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian

Evidence of relevant postgraduate training

Job description

Job Details

Job Type Full Time - Temporary
Location Derry/Londonderry
Salary £19.10
Experience 2 Years
Closing Date 23-01-2026

Contact Details

Name Ellen McCartney
Telephone [phone]
Email [e-mail]

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Posted 21 hours ago

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Dietitian to work through our client within the Western Trust, Altnagelvin Hospital, providing expert dietetic input across adult inpatient wards.

The post holder will act as a specialist dietitian responsible for the dietary management of patients across a variety of clinical settings, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutritional care.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (37.5 hours per week) and pay rate is £19.10 per hour with overtime rates available if needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adult inpatients
• Develop and implement individualised nutrition care plans
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical decision-making
• Deliver patient education and professional advice to staff
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Trust policies
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate training

What We Will Offer You:

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Free Comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses
• Weekly pay
• Inclusion into our company pension scheme

The Next Steps

• Contact Ellen McCartney on 02871616172
• To apply, send your CV to [e-mail]

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer