Dietitian

Dietitian - London

Job Title: Dietitian

Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, SW10 9NH

Band: Band 6

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: 20 - 25 per hour

Medacs Healthcare are seeking an experienced and energetic Dietitian to work within the Dietetic acute team at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital (nearest train stop South Kensington, Earls court, Gloucester road/ Easy bus from Clapham, Putney, Fulham,)

This post is ideal for existing Band 6 dietitian with inpatient and Gastro outpatient experience

The successful candidate will support the dietetic department for in patients in a range of clinical areas and cover some Gastro outpatient clinics. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work well as part of the dietetic team.

The post holder will have clinical dietetic experience in the management of enterally fed patients as well as a good grounding in oral nutritional support.

Main duties of the job

• Provide dietetic care for the general inpatient wards and some Gastro and general outpatient clinics
• Manage complex enterally fed patients
• Ensure safe and timely discharge of tube fed patients
• Attend MDT meetings
• Teaching and support to students on placement.
• Provide ongoing education to wards.
• Keep up to date CPD

Essential criteria:

• BSc or Diploma in Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Minimum of 12 months post registration experience at Band 5 level in acute areas
• Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice
• Experience as a qualified dietitian in Gastro outpatients / desirably FODMAP trained
• Experience in the management of patients in different forms of enteral nutrition
• Experience as a qualified dietitian in enteral feed discharges
• Experience in general outpatient setting
• Desirable criteria: NHS acute experience

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate: 20 - 25 per hour.
• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Comprehensive compliance support.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

If you are looking for a locum Dietitian role in London apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If this role is not quite right for you but you are looking for other locum opportunities, please reach out to (url removed) to find out what other opportunities Medacs have to offer!