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Job Title: Dietitian

Banding: Band 6
Location: Lincoln
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 2 months initially
Hourly Rate: £24-26
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 (minimum 3 days per week accepted)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Dietitian to join a specialist team at Lincoln County Hospital. This is a short-term opportunity to support inpatient and outpatient nutrition services, working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team (MDT). The role may also include occasional cover at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, depending on service needs.

This vacancy has arisen due to sickness/maternity cover, and we are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional support to both inpatient and outpatient caseloads.
• Work collaboratively within an MDT to deliver patient-centred care.
• Assess, plan, and implement dietary interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service development.
• Support patients with complex nutritional needs, including enteral and parenteral feeding (if trained).
• Supervise students (if applicable).

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registration.
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience practising as a Dietitian.
• Prior experience working within the NHS.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient nutrition support.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable experience includes:

• Knowledge and experience of enteral feeding, including feeding tubes.
• Training in parenteral nutrition.
• Experience in student supervision.

Why Choose Pulse?

From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our specialist recruitment consultants understand your profession and are committed to finding the right opportunities to match your skills and aspirations. With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

How to Apply

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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.

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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.

Salary Band: 24.0 - 26.0 GBP