At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload in a busy acute teaching hospital.
- Company: Join Pulse, a supportive recruitment agency focused on your career.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible working hours, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for extension and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: NHS experience and strong teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 21 - 22 £ per hour.
Location: West London
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 weeks initially (option to extend)
Hourly Rate: £21-22 per hour
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking a motivated and hardworking Band 5 Dietitian to join a dietetics team in West London. This role offers the opportunity to work within a busy acute teaching hospital, supporting patients across general medicine and acute surgical wards. You will manage a large and varied caseload, typically handling 20–30 patients, while also supporting colleagues across the service. The role includes involvement in complex discharge planning, particularly for patients requiring home enteral feeding.
Responsibilities
- Manage a large acute caseload across general medicine and surgical wards.
- Deliver nutritional assessments, care plans, and ongoing patient management.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
- Provide cross-cover for colleagues during planned and unplanned leave.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous NHS experience is essential.
- Experience in acute general medicine and/or surgical wards desirable.
- Ability to manage a busy and fast-paced caseload.
- Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.
International Recruitment Notice: Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
Locum Band 5 Dietitian - West London employer: Pulse Healthcare
Pulse is an exceptional employer, dedicated to supporting your professional journey as a Band 5 Dietitian in the vibrant setting of West London. With a strong emphasis on personalised recruitment and career development, we offer a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and provides opportunities for growth within a busy acute teaching hospital. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises your well-being and success.
