Band 6 Specialist Dietitian in King's Lynn, Norfolk

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Job Title: Band 6 Specialist Dietitian
Specialism: Specialist Dietetics
Location: King’s Lynn, Norfolk, UK
Salary: Up to £31.00 per hour, depending on experience
Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you an experienced Dietitian looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful difference to patient care? We are seeking a Band 6 Specialist Dietitian to join a dynamic team in King’s Lynn, Norfolk.

This full-time ongoing locum position offers an attractive rate of up to £31.00 per hour, depending on experience, alongside the professional autonomy to manage your own specialist caseload. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service improvements that enhance patient outcomes.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to £31.00 per hour, depending on your experience and specialist expertise.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the variety and flexibility of locum work, helping you achieve a positive work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Broaden your clinical knowledge through exposure to varied and complex dietetic cases.
• Clinical Autonomy: Take responsibility for your own caseload and exercise your professional judgement within appropriate guidelines.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable professional relationships by working alongside experienced specialists and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Meaningful Work: Use your expertise to deliver personalised nutritional care and improve patient outcomes.
• Ongoing Opportunity: Benefit from the stability of an ongoing assignment while retaining the flexibility of locum employment.

What you will do:

• Independently manage a specialist clinical dietetic caseload, prioritising workload effectively.
• Undertake comprehensive nutritional and dietetic assessments and accurately calculate patients’ nutritional requirements.
• Interpret relevant clinical information, including biochemistry, medication, and fluid balance, to inform appropriate care plans.
• Prescribe nutritional support in accordance with professional standards, local policies, and clinical guidelines.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Attend ward rounds, case conferences, and multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure nutrition is integrated into holistic patient care.
• Provide complex dietary counselling and education to patients, families, and carers.
• Communicate complex nutritional information clearly and sensitively to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records to support continuity and quality of care.
• Participate in audits, surveys, research, and service improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality dietetic services.

Essential requirements:

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Dietetics.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience managing a specialist dietetic caseload.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop appropriate care plans.
• Confidence working autonomously and managing a varied clinical workload.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience working within an acute hospital environment.
• Experience managing medical and surgical caseloads.
• Experience working with complex nutritional needs.
• Previous involvement in clinical audits or dietetic service improvement initiatives.

Why King’s Lynn?

King’s Lynn offers an appealing combination of historic character, vibrant community life, and beautiful natural surroundings. This traditional market town provides a range of modern amenities while retaining its distinctive heritage and welcoming atmosphere.

With stunning countryside and easy access to the Norfolk coastline, King’s Lynn provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and maintain a great work-life balance. It’s an excellent location for professionals looking to develop their careers while enjoying a rewarding lifestyle.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency specialising in healthcare recruitment. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and numerous prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates and opportunities that match your skills, experience, and career aspirations.

Apply today and take the next step in your Dietetics career with this rewarding Band 6 Specialist Dietitian opportunity in King’s Lynn.

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