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Dietitian
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9383
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£29,970 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/12/2024 23:59

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Dietitian

Band 5

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 about to graduate as a new dietitian or a newly qualified dietitian ?

We at MSE hospitals have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Dietitian to  Join our friendly team at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford with many specialities.  We support team working and encourage innovation and progression.

You will join an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic team with  Dietetic assistants and 2 other Band 5 Dietitians . The post will be a rotational post within acute and community settings 

You will have ongoing support from senior members of the team and the opportunity to shadow and develop clinical skills in speciality areas that interest you .

We are also committed to supporting ongoing personal development and we are also a dedicated department for student training. 

As a key member of the team you will cover a varied and challenging caselaod in a supportive environment including inpatients and outpatients .

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Previous applicants  need not apply.

Main duties of the job

To act as a source of expertise in the dietary management and treatment of a diverse range of conditions for patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public and the media.

To manage a clinical caseload encompassing but not exclusively in a range of in-patients from medical, surgical, cardiothoracic, orthopaedic and care of the elderly wards, and out-patient clinics in both hospital and community settings.

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with good communication skills, who is excellent , compassionate and respectful.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.

We look forward to your application!

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
  • HCPC/Applied for HCPC.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an Acute Setting in UK

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • communication skills - Excellent written skills
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Presentation 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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