At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide nutritional care to children and develop tailored dietary plans.
- Company: Join a supportive healthcare team in Walsall, focused on paediatric care.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, full-time hours, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in both acute and community settings with career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through nutrition and health.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Dietitian with HCPC registration and paediatric experience.
The predicted salary is between 66560 - 72800 £ per year.
Job Title: Paediatric Dietitian
Location: Walsall
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 Months (with a view to extend)
Hourly Rate: £32 - £35
Working Hours: Full-Time. 37.5 hours per week
Job Overview
Pulse is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Paediatric Dietitian to join our client in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity to work across both acute and community settings, delivering high-quality nutritional care to paediatric patients with a wide range of dietary needs.
You will play a key role in supporting children and their families by providing nutritional assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering ongoing dietary management. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help manage a substantial waiting list while ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes for patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a paediatric caseload across acute and community services.
- Provide comprehensive nutritional assessments for paediatric patients.
- Develop and implement individualised treatment and dietary management plans.
- Support the management of a large paediatric waiting list of approximately 200 patients.
- Deliver face-to-face consultations across hospital and community settings.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
Qualifications and Experience
- Hold a recognised qualification in Dietetics.
- Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Have experience working within paediatric dietetics.
- Demonstrate experience managing paediatric caseloads within acute and/or community settings.
- Possess strong nutritional assessment and treatment planning skills.
- Be confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous NHS experience is desirable.
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.
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Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian - West Midlands employer: Pulse
Pulse is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff, offering flexible working hours that cater to a work-life balance. With a strong commitment to high-impact care in a supportive environment, employees have access to continuous training and growth opportunities, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in healthcare while making a meaningful difference in patient lives.
