NHS Dietitian Band 6 – Visa Sponsorship Available

Techwaka; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare organization is seeking a Band 6 Senior Dietitian to join their Nutrition and Dietetic Team in the North West of the UK. This role involves delivering high-quality dietetic services in various healthcare settings, working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess relevant clinical experience, HCPC registration, and be prepared to engage in training and development activities. Competitive salary offered, alongside visa sponsorship options for international applicants.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical dietetic experience, including artificial nutrition support.
• A valid HCPC (Health & Care Professionals Council) registration.
• IELTS or OET Exam Grade requirements for overseas professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic advice and carry out nutritional assessments.
• Develop treatment plans and communicate with patients and healthcare teams.
• Participate in audits, service development, and training.

Skills

Clinical dietetic experience

Educating and training

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient counseling

Supervision of dietetic students

Education

HCPC registration

Relevant dietetic degree

Job description

NHS Dietitian Band 6 – Visa Sponsorship Available

We are looking for a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Band 6 Senior Dietitian to join a proactive Nutrition and Dietetic Team at an NHS Trust in the North West of the United Kingdom. This role offers the opportunity to provide a professional and high standard dietetic service for critical care and surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work autonomously to provide specialist dietetic advice to patients, their carers, and staff within agreed protocols and guidelines.
• Carry out nutritional assessments, including the interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition, and diet history to determine nutritional problems.
• Develop treatment plans, which includes the calculation of nutritional requirements and discharge planning.
• Be clinically competent to give specialist dietetic advice, treatment, and dietary counseling to patients in various settings.
• Communicate nutrition and dietetic information to staff, clients, and carers, using negotiation, persuasion, motivation, and counselling skills.
• Liaise with colleagues and other members of hospital staff as necessary (e.g., medical, nursing, catering, and other health professionals).
• Actively participate in practice supervision, continued professional development, and student training.
• Participate in audits, service development, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Relevant clinical dietetic experience, including artificial nutrition support.
• Experience in educating, training, or presenting to patient groups and staff.
• Experience in the clinical supervision of dietetic students.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to act as part of a team and cope with a varying work load.
• A valid HCPC (Health & Care Professionals Council) registration.
• For overseas AHP Professionals, you must have an IELTS (7.5 with 7.0 in each module) or OET Exam Grade ‘B’ Overall.
• Pay Rate: £Negotiable (dependent on experience, ranging from £31,365 to £38,890 per annum).
• Duration: This is a fixed-term (12 months with extension) or permanent position.
• Tier 2 Sponsorship: Applications from Health & Care Professionals who require a Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all EU and UK-trained professionals with appropriate experience. The relevant paperwork will be issued upon appointment if required.

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