Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitian
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9300-B
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £46,148 Pro rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Specialist Dietitian
Band 7
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
We have an exciting opportunity for a dietitian with an interest in head and neck cancer & surgery to join our team on a fixed term basis to cover the current post holders maternity leave.
We will accept applications from candidates interested in both full time or part time hours.
You will join a dietetic team that is part of a large and friendly therapy department
If you are an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated Dietitian with a passion for Nutrition support and surgery, this may be your opportunity.
This post would be suitable for a highly motivated dietitian who already has knowledge and experience of working with this cohort of patients. You will work closely with the MDT to provide seamless dietetic care along the patients pathway. You will receive training and support as required. You will be expected to supervise and mentor student dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and junior staff.
Main duties of the job
Provide dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring in Head and Neck Cancer services for Mid Essex patients and surgical candidates within the Essex Head and Neck network.
Developing and delivering an individualised treatment plan, whilst maintaining accurate patient records.
As an autonomous practitioner, have responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or the particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
Be involved in student training and the development of junior staff. Undertake evidence-based audit and service improvement projects and make recommendations to the dietetic lead for changes to practice by team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
Working for our organisation
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for full details.
Service Specific:
1. Have lead responsibility for the dietetic care of Head and Neck inpatients.
2. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team/s including members of the Head and Neck AHP team and hospital nutrition team to provide parenteral and enteral nutrition advice for inpatients.
3. To supervise allocated staff and provide support and training to dietetic team members.
4. To work very closely with the dietetic lead to plan service developments within Head and Neck Cancer services.
5. To participate in the setting of standards and policies within the Dietetic department and across the Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of clinical professional development
Desirable criteria
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Member of the Oncology/Head and Neck specialist interest group of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a wide range of clinical conditions
- Experience in teaching/training other dietitians/health professionals
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing conflict
- Experience of working in a critical care environment
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge in the field of enteral and parenteral nutrition
- Thorough understanding of Clinical Governance and its implication for services
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bridget Lee
- Job title
- Dietetic Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245514236
- Additional information
Katrina Woodley
01245514473
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