Upper GI & Surgical Dietitian Specialist (Fixed-Term)

NHS Lanarkshire; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join University Hospital Wishaw on a 4-month fixed-term maternity cover in the Dietetics department. The role focuses on surgical and Upper GI inpatients, with involvement in outpatient clinics and service development.

You will provide specialist clinical dietetics input, support enteral feeding, participate in student training, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. 36 hours per week, Band 6 salary.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with HCPC registration.
• Educated to degree level.
• Postgraduate expertise within specialty that demonstrates breadth of knowledge to lead safety and efficiency.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines within the specialty.
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical service to surgical and upper GI inpatients and upper GI outpatients.
• Develop the Upper GI dietetic service including project management and data collection.
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork and the ability to work independently.
• Act as a professional dietetic advisor for surgical/upper GI patients.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and other project management initiatives.
• Actively participate in student training.
• Exhibit strong time management skills.
• Have working knowledge of basic information technology.

Skills

HCPC registration

Surgical dietetics

Upper GI expertise

Clinical guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join University Hospital Wishaw on a 4-month fixed-term maternity cover in the Dietetics department. The role focuses on surgical and Upper GI inpatients, with involvement in outpatient clinics and service development.

You will provide specialist clinical dietetics input, support enteral feeding, participate in student training, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. 36 hours per week, Band 6 salary.