Band 5 Adult Dietitian - Croydon - Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Band 5 Adult Dietitian

Specialism: Adult Dietetics

Location: Croydon, London

Salary: Up to £24.04 per hour (depending on experience)

Type: Ongoing, 3 Months

We have a thrilling opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 5 Adult Dietitian to join our dynamic team in Croydon. This full-time role offers a chance to work in an acute dietetics environment, servicing both inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. Offering a competitive pay rate of up to £24.04 per hour, this contract is set for three months with the possibility of extension. Your work week will consist of sociable working hours, Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. If you are skilled in providing top-notch dietary support and have a knack for patient care, we want to hear from you!

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Job: Dive into locum work and enjoy the flexibility and variety it offers, allowing you to expand your skill set across diverse settings.
• Professional Growth: Being part of our supportive team means you will have ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a perfect work-life balance with our full-time, Monday to Friday schedule, giving you evenings and weekends to yourself.
• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £24.04 per hour, ensuring your hard work and dedication are rewarded.

What you will do:

• Provide a specialist dietetic service to medical and care of the elderly wards.
• Deliver general adult outpatient clinics and IBS group education sessions.
• Formulate, deliver and review individual dietetic treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Undertake nutritional assessments and provide evidence-based nutritional support to patients.
• Participate actively in MDT meetings and contribute to effective discharge planning.
• Offer nutritional advice and guidance to patients, carers, and clinicians.
• Support patients who are receiving artificial nutritional support.
• Engage in audits, service development, and quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery.

Requirements:

• HCPC Registration as a Registered Dietitian.
• NHS experience with a focus on acute dietetics.
• Experience working on inpatient wards and in acute and primary care environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience delivering group education sessions.
• Experience within care of the elderly services.
• Experience supporting patients requiring nutritional support.

Living and working in Croydon offers the best of both worlds: a vibrant urban atmosphere coupled with green spaces, making it a fantastic place to call home. With excellent transport links to central London and beyond, you can explore everything this exciting region has to offer. Join us in Croydon and make a positive impact on patients' lives while advancing your career in dietetics!