Locum Band 5 Dietitian - West London

Job Title: Locum Dietitian – Acute Medicine & Surgery Banding: Band 5 Location: West London Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 weeks initially (option to extend) Hourly Rate: £21-22 per hour Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday   Job Overview Pulse is currently seeking a motivated and hardworking Band 5 Dietitian to join a dietetics team in West London. This role offers the opportunity to work within a busy acute teaching hospital, supporting patients across general medicine and acute surgical wards. You will manage a large and varied caseload, typically handling 20–30 patients, while also supporting colleagues across the service. The role includes involvement in complex discharge planning, particularly for patients requiring home enteral feeding.   Key Responsibilities • Manage a large acute caseload across general medicine and surgical wards. • Deliver nutritional assessments, care plans, and ongoing patient management. • Support complex discharge planning, including home enteral feeding arrangements. • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes. • Provide cross-cover for colleagues during planned and unplanned leave.   Qualifications and Experience • HCPC registered Dietitian • Previous NHS experience is essential. • Experience in acute general medicine and/or surgical wards desirable. • Ability to manage a busy and fast-paced caseload. • Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.   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 If you’re interested in registering with Pulse, learning more about this role, or exploring additional opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.   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.   International Recruitment Notice 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.