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Job summary

Main area
Dietetics
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9451
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chelmsford
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£37,338 Per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/02/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Nutrition Support Dietitian

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

Are you looking for your next Challenge ? Are you a motivated Dietetic team player ? 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a band 6 role in  Nutritional support.

We will also consider Band 5 dietitians who have at least 6 months postgraduate experience and  training will be given for competencies to be completed for dietitians to reach this Band 6 role .

We would love you to join our team in this nutrition support role to help you expand your knowledge in many areas including Gastroenterology , Surgery , Head and Neck Cancers , Oncology , Critical Care and Burns . 

You will be working within established multidisciplinary teams providing expert nutritional advice to patients while supporting and educating the wider team to provide patient centred care . There will be support in all areas from Advanced Specialist Dietitians to facilitate your learning .

 

Main duties of the job

1.    To work as an autonomous Specialist Dietitian and provide a comprehensive and effective dietetic service.

2.    To work very closely with the multi-disciplinary teams.

3.    To provide assessment, management and education for acute patients requiring specialist dietetic and nutrition intervention.

4.    To provide training and advice to health care professionals on the dietary management of their patients.

5.    To audit and evaluate the outcome of the service provided.

You will be able to demonstrate evidence to support the following list of knowledge and skills attributable to the post and progress 

 

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job would involve supporting many specialities within the department . The job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Bsc ( Hons) or Postgraduate Equivalent in Dietetics
  • HCPC

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 6/12 experience post grad.
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working in an acute Trust
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence Of CPD and presentation skills

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills and written skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bridget Lee
Job title
Dietetic Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01245 514236
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