Locum Band 6 Critical Care Dietitian

Job Title: Specialist Dietitian – Critical Care
Banding: Band 6
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing role
Hourly Rate: £25-26
Working Hours: 3 days per week (Monday to Friday)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Critical Care Dietitian to join a busy acute hospital team. With winter service pressures approaching, this role offers an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of specialist nutritional care within a critical care environment. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing expert dietetic assessment and intervention for critically ill patients, supporting recovery, rehabilitation, and optimal nutritional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist dietetic assessment and treatment for critically ill patients.
• Develop and implement nutrition support plans, including enteral and parenteral feeding where appropriate.
• Work closely with consultants, nurses, pharmacists, and the wider MDT to optimise patient outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate nutritional interventions, adjusting care plans as required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and clinical governance activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registered Dietitian.
• Previous experience working within a critical care or acute hospital setting.
• Experience managing complex nutrition support and critically ill patients.
• Strong clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a specialist caseload.

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

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Salary Band: 25.0 - 26.0 GBP