Specialist Nutrition Support Dietitian (Rotational Post)

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

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 ( rotational position ) .

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 .

Although this is a permanent role , applicants who are interested in part time can also be considered and accomodated if able .

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

About us

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

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9064-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the job description include

You will join an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic team who cover many clinical specialties of the hospital .

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name Bridget Lee Dietetic Service Manager 01245 514236 bridget .lee4@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the job description include

You will join an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic team who cover many clinical specialties of the hospital .

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name Bridget Lee Dietetic Service Manager 01245 514236 bridget .lee4@nhs.net

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
  • HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 6 months experience post grad

Desirable

  • Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience in an Acute Trust

Desirable

  • Evidence Of CPD and presentation skills

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent communication and written skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
  • HCPC

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 6 months experience post grad

Desirable

  • Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working

Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience in an Acute Trust

Desirable

  • Evidence Of CPD and presentation skills

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent communication and written skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Dietetic Service Manager

Bridget Lee

bridget.lee4@nhs.net

01245514236

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9064-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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