Band 6 Dietitian - Care Home in St Albans, Hertfordshire

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Job Title: Band 6 Dietitian
Location: Fonthill House, St Albans, UK
Salary: £30–£35 per hour
Working Pattern: Part-Time (2 days per week, 16 hours)
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum

Calling All Dietitians – Shape Lives in St Albans!
An exhilarating opportunity awaits for a Band 6 Dietitian in the charming city of St Albans. Join our compassionate team at Fonthill House, working part-time (two days per week) in a rewarding locum role. Earn £30–£35 hourly while supporting the nutritional health and wellbeing of care home residents in a setting that values clinical excellence and person-centred care.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Working: Enjoy the autonomy that comes with locum work—tailor your schedule to match your lifestyle.

• Diverse Experience: Expand your professional expertise by working across various nutritional needs in a care home environment.

• Supportive Team: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary group committed to delivering outstanding care.

• Enriching Work: Make a tangible difference in residents’ quality of life while advancing your clinical practice.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver evidence-based dietetic services tailored to residents' nutritional needs and medical conditions.

• Manage a varied caseload, including cases related to frailty, diabetes, oncology, and more.

• Perform comprehensive dietetic assessments and implement personalised nutritional care plans.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, GPs, and care teams, promoting a collaborative care approach.

• Respond promptly to urgent referrals and support care continuity outside of regular hours when necessary.

• Provide clinical input into the prescription of oral and enteral nutrition, in line with best practices.

• Coordinate care plans for individuals transitioning between hospital and home.

• Partner with the Chef Team to enhance menu offerings, aligning with nutritional standards and residents’ needs.

Why St Albans?
St Albans is a historic and vibrant city offering a unique blend of culture, community, and countryside. Just a short commute from London, this picturesque area features charming markets, green open spaces, and an active local lifestyle—making it an ideal setting for both personal fulfilment and professional development.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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