Part-Time Lead Dietitian: Critical Care & Surgical Nutrition

The Countess Charity; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare charity in Chester seeks an experienced Band 7 Dietitian to lead its specialist nutrition support service. The role involves delivering expert dietetic care for critically ill and surgical inpatients, with a strong focus on critical care, perioperative nutrition, and parenteral nutrition. The successful candidate will supervise junior staff, drive service development, and ensure the provision of high-quality patient-centered nutrition pathways. Travel between hospital sites is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in critical care and perioperative nutrition.
• Experience in supervising junior staff and supporting student training.
• Ability to provide clinical leadership for the dietetic team.

Responsibilities

• Lead specialist nutrition support for critically ill and surgical inpatients.
• Provide expert dietetic assessment and management for patients requiring complex nutritional support.
• Drive service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical care

Perioperative nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

A healthcare charity in Chester seeks an experienced Band 7 Dietitian to lead its specialist nutrition support service. The role involves delivering expert dietetic care for critically ill and surgical inpatients, with a strong focus on critical care, perioperative nutrition, and parenteral nutrition. The successful candidate will supervise junior staff, drive service development, and ensure the provision of high-quality patient-centered nutrition pathways. Travel between hospital sites is required.