Locum Dietitians – Band 6 & 7 | Adult & Paediatric | Midlands - #2164238

Locum Adult & Paediatric Dietitians – Band 6 & Band 7

Location: Midlands (Various NHS Trusts)

Job Type: Locum / Temporary

Salary: Competitive hourly rates, dependent on experience and banding

We are currently recruiting experienced Band 6 and Band 7 Adult and Paediatric Dietitians for a range of exciting locum opportunities across multiple NHS Trusts throughout the Midlands.

We have a variety of assignments available across acute hospitals, community services and specialist clinical teams, offering opportunities for Dietitians with different levels of experience and clinical expertise.

Whether you specialise in adult services, paediatrics or a specific clinical area, we would love to hear from you.

We are particularly interested in Dietitians with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Adult Dietetics: General medical and surgical wards, acute inpatient care and outpatient clinics.
• Paediatric Dietetics: General paediatrics, specialist outpatient clinics and community paediatric services.
• Gastroenterology: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), coeliac disease, malabsorption and other gastrointestinal conditions.
• Faltering Growth: Nutritional assessment and management of infants and children with faltering growth and feeding difficulties.
• Critical Care: Nutritional support for critically ill patients.
• Oncology: Nutritional management of patients undergoing cancer treatment.
• Diabetes: Nutritional support for patients with diabetes and associated conditions.
• Nutrition Support: Enteral feeding, parenteral nutrition and complex nutritional management.
• Community Dietetics: Management of long-term conditions, malnutrition and nutritional needs within community settings.
• Neonatal Dietetics: Nutritional support for premature and medically complex infants, where relevant experience is available.

We also welcome applications from Dietitians with experience in other specialist clinical areas.

Depending on your specialism and the requirements of the placement, your responsibilities may include:

• Conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments and developing individualised care plans.
• Managing complex clinical cases and providing evidence-based dietary advice.
• Supporting patients across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Providing specialist nutritional support, including enteral feeding where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Monitoring and reviewing patients' nutritional status and progress.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with NHS policies and professional standards.
• Providing specialist advice and support to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals.
• For Band 7 positions, contributing to clinical leadership, service development, supervision and support for junior colleagues as required.

To be considered for these opportunities, candidates should have:

• A recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Dietetics.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Relevant clinical experience appropriate to Band 6 or Band 7 level.
• Experience within an NHS or equivalent clinical setting.
• Strong communication, organisational and clinical decision-making skills.
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A flexible approach to working across different clinical environments.

Specialist experience will be required for relevant placements, particularly within paediatrics and other specialist services.

• A variety of locum opportunities across multiple NHS Trusts throughout the Midlands.
• Opportunities for both Band 6 and Band 7 Dietitians.
• Placements across a range of adult and paediatric specialisms.
• Competitive hourly rates, dependent on experience, banding and assignment.
• Flexible assignment options, subject to individual Trust requirements.
• Opportunities to gain experience across different clinical settings and specialist teams.
• Support throughout the placement and recruitment process.

If you are a qualified Adult or Paediatric Dietitian seeking your next locum opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced Band 7 specialist or a Band 6 Dietitian looking for your next assignment, please submit your CV and details of your clinical experience, preferred specialism, availability and location preferences.

Apply today to discuss the latest locum Dietitian opportunities across the Midlands.