Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Nutrition Support Dietitian

The closing date is 04 August 2025

Job summary

We are delighted to be looking at appointing a Band 5 Dietitian/ Band 6 Specialist Dietitian (depending on experience) to work at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. You will be offered either a band 5 with development opportunities to work towards a band 6 pending completion of competencies or a Band 6 depending on experience.

We would love you to join our friendly team in this nutrition support role to help you expand your knowledge in many specialist areas with both in patients and outpatients .

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

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

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.

Main duties of the job

Work as an autonomous Specialist Dietitian and provide a comprehensive and effective dietetic service.

You will work very closely with the multi-disciplinary teams.

Provide assessment, management and education for patients requiring specialist dietetic and nutrition intervention.

You will provide training and advice to health care professionals on the dietary management of their patients.

Audit and evaluate the outcome of the service provided.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

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.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9745

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Nutrition Support Dietitian role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Specialist Nutrition Support Dietitian role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

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 relevant 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 relevant 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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dietetic Service Manager

Bridget Lee

bridget.lee4@nhs.net

03004435844

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9745

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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