NHS Dietitian

Sanctuary Personnel; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Dietitian for a full-time locum position in Lincoln. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and educating patients on dietary plans. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC, have UK Dietitian experience, and possess skills in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Flexible working arrangements and competitive pay up to £26 per hour are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive pay

Opportunity for diverse experiences

Qualifications

• Recent UK experience working as a Dietitian.
• Registered with the HCPC to work in the UK.
• Minimum of one year practising as a Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patients' nutritional needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and their families on dietary plans.

Skills

UK experience working as a Dietitian

Experience in inpatient and outpatient nutrition support

Supervising students

Education

Registered with the HCPC

Parenteral nutrition trained

Job description

Overview

Join us in Lincoln, where we offer a fantastic opportunity for a Band 6 Dietitian. This ongoing locum position provides a chance to work full-time in a vibrant setting, earning up to £26 per hour. As a registered Dietitian, you'll have the chance to make a difference while enhancing your skills in both inpatient and outpatient nutrition support. This exciting role will have you engaging closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team, providing quality nutrition care.

Perks and benefits

Experience the flexibility and variety of locum work, allowing you to explore different environments and challenges. You\'ll enjoy competitive pay and the freedom to manage your work-life balance. Our location in Lincoln means you\'re not far from the stunning countryside, as well as historic attractions. For the adventurous, you\'ll find plenty of outdoor activities right at your doorstep.

What you will do

• Assess and plan patients\' nutritional needs, creating individual care plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive nutrition support.
• Educate and advise patients and their families on dietary plans.
• Participate in ward rounds and case conferences as part of the patient care process.
• Review and manage parenteral and enteral feeding regimes, ensuring competence with feeding tubes.
• Supervise and mentor dietetic students, enhancing their learning and practical experience.

Requirements of the Dietitian

• Recent UK experience working as a Dietitian.
• Registered with the HCPC to work in the UK.
• Minimum of one year practising as a Dietitian.
• Demonstrable experience in an MDT setting.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient nutrition support, including enteral feeding.
• Parenteral nutrition trained.
• Skilled in supervising students.
• Valid UK driving licence.