Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Dietitian

The closing date is 03 February 2026

Job summary

Band 5 Dietitian for Adult Services - Fixed Term until October 2026

Are you looking for a dietetic position that will enable you to start or progress your career journey?

An opportunity has arisen at Southend University Hospital, whereby you would work alongside two full time Band 5 dietitians to support delivery of dietetic services to the inpatient wards, outpatient general clinics and delivery of staff training. There is also the opportunity to help support the outpatient oncology service, which will help develop both clinical and counselling skills. You will also be supported from the Band 6 and Band 7 dietitians from the adult team.

We are a proactive dietetic team that strive for continual improvement. There will be the opportunity for you be involved with projects, audits and service developments. You will also be involved in the delivery of student training.

By joining our team, you will be made to feel welcomed, supported and valued.

***Please note we are unable to sponsor this role due to the length of contract***

Main duties of the job

Our band 5 roles at Southend Hospital offer an excellent range of clinical experience working alongside specialist dietitians who are available to provide support and training to support your development.

Your role will include:

Managing a specific caseload of outpatients and inpatients.
Providing nutrition training to ward staff and patients.
Managing your workload and own time effectively with regards to clinical priority.

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

Date posted

20 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9991

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, however some of the additional responsibilities of the role include:

Promoting dietetics and the role of the dietitian on the adult wards.
Promoting paediatric dietetics in the wider MDT; including during national nutrition awareness weeks.
Supervision and management of student dietitians in order to be a part of developing the future of dietetics.

We are looking for a dietitian who prides themselves in providing excellent care to patients, is respectful to patients, parents/caregivers, and staff members alike as well as being compassionate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, however some of the additional responsibilities of the role include:

Promoting dietetics and the role of the dietitian on the adult wards.
Promoting paediatric dietetics in the wider MDT; including during national nutrition awareness weeks.
Supervision and management of student dietitians in order to be a part of developing the future of dietetics.

We are looking for a dietitian who prides themselves in providing excellent care to patients, is respectful to patients, parents/caregivers, and staff members alike as well as being compassionate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified dietitian - degree level
HCPC registration

Desirable

British Dietetic Association membership

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Interest in a range of conditions
MDT working
Ability to promote the role of nutrition in clinical & health promotion settings
Good written communication skills

Desirable

Experience in an NHS setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified dietitian - degree level
HCPC registration

Desirable

British Dietetic Association membership

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Interest in a range of conditions
MDT working
Ability to promote the role of nutrition in clinical & health promotion settings
Good written communication skills

Desirable

Experience in an NHS setting

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.

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

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

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

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

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

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