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Specialist Diabetes Dietitian Adults and Paediatrics.
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9232
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£35,392 Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/07/2024 23:59

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Specialist Adults Diabetes 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. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend,  is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

Are you looking for a career in Diabetes  ? Are you a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian ? Then this may be the  role for you

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 6 role in Adult and Young Persons( 18-25) Diabetes  with at least 6 months post graduate experience  

This is a role that gives you a chance to work in Diabetes and to be involved in Adult and Young Persons( 18-25 years old )Diabetes . 

You  will work within established  multidisciplinary teams providing expert nutritional advice to patients  and carers, while supporting and educating the wider team to provide patient centred care .

You will join an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic team who cover many clinical  specialities of the hospital .We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and would  be provided with supervision and CPD opportunities . The department is also dedicated to student training . 

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

Main duties of the job

  • To work as an autonomous Specialist Dietitian and provide a  comprehensive and effective dietetic service to this client group.
  • To work closely with Diabetes Multi disciplinary teams  and other Dietitians .
  • To provide assessment , management for  inpatients and outpatients requiring specialist dietetic and nutrition intervention.
  • To deliver education in group settings as well as one to one .
  • To provide training to other health professionals. 
  • To audit and evaluate the outcome of the service provided.

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 Dietetic Service is an integral part of the Trust wide Therapy Directorate and will work closely with other therapy  colleagues. We also have 2 Dietetic Assistant and full time admin support .

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
  • HCPC
Desirable criteria
  • Member of BDA

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Diabetes and Paediatric Experience
  • 6 MONTHS POST GRAD EXPERIENCE
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working

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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.

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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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