NHS Dietitian - Nutrition Support

Sanctuary Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible locum work

Professional development

Liverpool city location

Job summary

HealthJobs Ltd in Liverpool invites a Band 6 Dietitian to join a 3-month locum post focused on nutrition support. This full-time, on-site role offers independence within a supportive environment and a pay rate up to £26 per hour.

You will assess, plan, and deliver nutrition care, manage enteral feeding, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining accurate records and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Dietitian.
• Proven NHS Dietetics experience.
• Solid experience in nutrition support and tube feeding.
• Ability to independently manage an extensive caseload.
• Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Collaborative mindset for working within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical dietetic caseload to ensure personalised nutrition support.
• Undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments and reviews.
• Develop and implement targeted nutritional care plans.
• Provide expert nutrition support to patients, ensuring optimal health and recovery.
• Efficiently manage and support enteral and tube feeding patients.
• Monitor and evaluate nutritional interventions and patient outcomes.
• Deliver precise and evidence-based dietetic advice to improve patient care.
• Collaborate and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain thorough and accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Facilitate patient-centred care and participate actively in discharge planning.

Skills

NHS Dietetics

Nutrition support

Tube feeding

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Caseload management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

HCPC registration as a Dietitian

Job description

Join an exciting adventure as a Band 6 Dietitian specialising in Nutrition Support in the vibrant city of Liverpool! This full-time locum position offers you the chance to spread your expertise and work independently within a supportive environment for 3 months. You will earn up to £26 per hour, making this an opportunity that's not only fulfilling but also financially rewarding.

Perks and benefits:

• Jump into the world of locum work and enjoy unmatched flexibility. Choose when and where you work with minimal long-term commitments, giving you the freedom to balance work and life on your terms. As a Band 6 Dietitian in Liverpool, you'll have access to a wealth of professional development and the chance to work alongside an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team. Additionally, Liverpool is a hub of culture and diversity, offering you a rich and vibrant work and social environment. Enjoy a job that is more than just work-with the unique opportunity to expand your skills and experience while immersing yourself in the local culture.

What you will do:

• Manage a clinical dietetic caseload to ensure personalised nutrition support
• Undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments and reviews
• Develop and implement targeted nutritional care plans
• Provide expert nutrition support to patients, ensuring optimal health and recovery
• Efficiently manage and support enteral and tube feeding patients
• Monitor and evaluate nutritional interventions and patient outcomes
• Deliver precise and evidence-based dietetic advice to improve patient care
• Collaborate and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain thorough and accurate clinical records and documentation
• Facilitate patient-centred care and participate actively in discharge planning

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as a Dietitian
• Proven NHS Dietetics experience
• Solid experience in nutrition support and tube feeding
• Ability to independently manage an extensive caseload
• Excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• Collaborative mindset for working within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable Requirements:

• Acute hospital dietetics experience
• Experience managing complex nutritional support patients
• Previous experience as a Band 6 Dietitian is a plus

Living and working in Liverpool offers an exciting experience rich in history, culture, and community spirit. From its world-renowned music scene to its innovative culinary delights, Liverpool is a place that vibrates with energy and offers endless opportunities for exploration and connection. Embrace this fantastic career opportunity and enjoy the unique charm that makes Liverpool a truly great place to work and live.