Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic team. We have a strong ethos of support, leadership and collaboration. We have recently experienced a lot of internal promotions and have welcomed back old staff members that missed working with such a fantastic group of people. We have regular social events including shared lunches, summer picnics, baking competitions and holiday quizzes.
We are committed to supporting ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and you would be provided with regular CPD opportunities. The Department is dedicated to student training and staff preceptorship therefore you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in these.
This exciting opportunity is ideally suited to a Band 5 dietitian looking for their first Band 6 role or a Band 6 looking to gain experience and skills in different specialist areas. This opportunity has been made possible due to career progression.
We are a department that supports flexible working and welcomes your application. Working at Basildon Hospital would entitle you to the additional 5% HCA fringe benefit.
Main duties of the job
This post will enable you to further develop your skills in nutrition support, over a range of specialties, commencing in renal medicine. Through the rotations you will also gain experience in the specialties of stroke, surgical (including parenteral nutrition), gastroenterology, cardiothoracics (including critical care), respiratory medicine, and oncology.
In these rotations, you will be able to provide input into the various MDT services and into specialist acute care. You will develop your dietetics skills in each specialty, including parenteral nutrition, and transferable skills will be enhanced in each rotation you undertake thereafter.
We are a large proactive team of dietitians that strives for continual improvement in the services we provide. There will be the opportunity for you to get involved with projects, audits and service developments. We provide dietetic student placements and there will be a chance for you to participate in student learning and development. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support preceptorship of newly-qualified Band 5 dietitians.
We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent training and development opportunities. Including dedicated CPD time and access to external training courses.
About us
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.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting 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.
If you would like to discuss further, please contact us today!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting 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.
If you would like to discuss further, please contact us today!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the BDA
- Member of a BDA Specialist Interest Group
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of good presentation skills
- Evidence of good time management and work prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in managing conflict
- Evidence of teaching/training other dietitians or health professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of clinical professional development
- Evidence of knowledge in a wide variety of specialities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the BDA
- Member of a BDA Specialist Interest Group
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of good presentation skills
- Evidence of good time management and work prioritisation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in managing conflict
- Evidence of teaching/training other dietitians or health professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of clinical professional development
- Evidence of knowledge in a wide variety of specialities
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.
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.
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).
