Job summary
Employer heading
Rotational Dietitian
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dietetic team. The role offers the opportunity to work within a variety of different specialist areas including Oncology, Stroke, Gastroenterology and Surgery. There is support to learn specialist skills in a variety of different clinical areas. You will work within Colchester General Hospital with an acute caseload, a weekly outpatient clinic and time with their specialist rotation.
There may also be opportunities to gain experience in Paediatric and Renal Dietetics. Please highlight in your application if you have an interest in Paediatrics, as additional opportunities may be available for the right candidate.
We have an established student training programme in which you will be involved and there are opportunities to contribute to audits and service development and to receive training to build your CPD portfolio.
This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity until 30th April 2025
Main duties of the job
Surgical/ Gastro/ Critical Care Rotation
To provide an in-patient service by advising on the management and treatment of adult patients on surgical, gastroenterology, medical, orthopaedic and Care of the Elderly wards.
To provide an outpatient service to referred patients within Colchester Hospital & community locations
Oncology Rotation
To work with Specialist Dietitians within Oncology to provide an inpatient and outpatient service to oncology patients and provide additional support as required
Medical/Stroke Rotation
To provide an in-patient service by advising on the management and treatment of adult patients on Stroke, Orthopaedic and Care of the Elderly wards.
Community Rotation
Care for patients in a 1:1 setting in their own homes, care homes or outpatient clinics, community hospitals, or in group education settings
Working for our organisation
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- • Current HCPC registration in Dietetics
Desirable criteria
- • Member of British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Experience of working within a team
- • Experience of working in different clinical settings within student training
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Good time management and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable criteria
- • Basic IT skills in order to be able to use Trust Intranet and to input patient activity data
- • Able to use PowerPoint Programme
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
- Philippa Marshall
- Job title
- Professional Lead for Dietetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
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