Job summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
This exciting opportunity is ideally suited to a band 5 dietitian seeking their first band 6 role or a band 6 dietitian looking to gain greater experience and skills in different specialist areas.
We are a department that supports flexible working and welcome your application whether you are seeking part-time or full-time hours. Working at Basildon Hospital would entitle you to the additional 5% fringe benefit to salary.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
This post will enable you to further develop your dietetic expertise over a range of specialties, including renal medicine, stroke, surgical and parenteral nutrition, gastroenterology, cardiothoracics, critical care, respiratory medicine and oncology. Specialist knowledge and skills will be developed, and transferable skills enhanced in each rotation you undertake.
You will join the renal rotation, developing your skills and knowledge in complex nutrition support and therapeutic dietary management, for low clearance and dialysis, in both acute and outpatient settings.
We are a large proactive team of dietitians that strives for innovation and improvement in the services we provide. There will be the opportunity for you to be involved in audits, quality improvement and service developments.
We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent training and development opportunities. This includes preceptorship to Band 5 dietitians, where you will develop your leadership and management skills, as well as opportunities to participate in student learning and development.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new 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 new 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 registration number
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Member of a British Dietetic Association (BDA) Specialist Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of six months dietetic practice in the NHS
- Minimum of six months dietetic practice in acute care
- Demonstrable experience in a variety of clinical conditions
- Experience in audit and/or quality/service improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience in diabetes, chronic conditions, and/or mental healthcare
- Good presentation skills
- Car driver with access to own car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
- HCPC registration number
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Member of a British Dietetic Association (BDA) Specialist Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of six months dietetic practice in the NHS
- Minimum of six months dietetic practice in acute care
- Demonstrable experience in a variety of clinical conditions
- Experience in audit and/or quality/service improvement projects
Desirable
- Experience in diabetes, chronic conditions, and/or mental healthcare
- Good presentation skills
- Car driver with access to own car
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).
