Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a self-motivated, team player who is passionate about quality improvement & service development? We invite you to join our Dietetic team on a 12-month fixed term contract as Dietetic Clinical Improvement Lead. The role includes clinical redesign of dietetic pathways & processes, delivering a service approach that provides best practice equitable patient care. You'll be implementing an evidence-based methodology to clinical pathway redesign; so a good understanding of clinical systems is essential. You'll need to have excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, have an understanding of change management and be proficient in using systems for data collection. You'll ensure that agreed performance standards and service targets are met, providing advice and support to the Trust on matters relating to the adult dietetic service. Working alongside the dietetic operational managers, you will be accountable to the Head of Therapies at Southend and the General Manager for Therapies for MSE. The role will initially be based at Southend; however, the successful candidate will also work across sites at Basildon and Broomfield Hospitals as the role progresses. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of acute and community Dietitians in providing a high-quality dietetic service to the population of Southend. The post holder will be professionally responsible and accountable for the clinical redesign of the Dietetic service and will have prior experience in project management and clinical audit. The main duties of the job include: To lead the mapping of clinical pathways within dietetics. To facilitate the redesign of clinical pathways and processes to align across the three MSE hospitals in readiness for the new Electronic Patient Record system which is due for launch in 2026. To work closely with Dietetic Leads across hospital sites to ensure parity of service delivery and shared knowledge and skills. To work alongside senior dietitians and dietetic leads to understand the clinical demand and support innovative ways of working. To report projects to Heads of Therapies, General Manager and Clinical Director for Therapies, presenting in a project management format. 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. Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today. We look forward to receiving your application! Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualification in management or working towards Knowledge and Experience
Relevant post graduate clinical experience Experience of planning and implementing services Robust understanding of clinical governance, audit and risk management Relevant experience of managing department / service Communication
High level communication skills Able to compile reports and business cases Excellent ability to impart complex knowledge to patients & non-expert colleagues 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. Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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Are you a self-motivated, team player who is passionate about quality improvement & service development? We invite you to join our Dietetic team on a 12-month fixed term contract as Dietetic Clinical Improvement Lead. The role includes clinical redesign of dietetic pathways & processes, delivering a service approach that provides best practice equitable patient care. You'll be implementing an evidence-based methodology to clinical pathway redesign; so a good understanding of clinical systems is essential. You'll need to have excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, have an understanding of change management and be proficient in using systems for data collection. You'll ensure that agreed performance standards and service targets are met, providing advice and support to the Trust on matters relating to the adult dietetic service. Working alongside the dietetic operational managers, you will be accountable to the Head of Therapies at Southend and the General Manager for Therapies for MSE. The role will initially be based at Southend; however, the successful candidate will also work across sites at Basildon and Broomfield Hospitals as the role progresses. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of acute and community Dietitians in providing a high-quality dietetic service to the population of Southend. The post holder will be professionally responsible and accountable for the clinical redesign of the Dietetic service and will have prior experience in project management and clinical audit. The main duties of the job include: To lead the mapping of clinical pathways within dietetics. To facilitate the redesign of clinical pathways and processes to align across the three MSE hospitals in readiness for the new Electronic Patient Record system which is due for launch in 2026. To work closely with Dietetic Leads across hospital sites to ensure parity of service delivery and shared knowledge and skills. To work alongside senior dietitians and dietetic leads to understand the clinical demand and support innovative ways of working. To report projects to Heads of Therapies, General Manager and Clinical Director for Therapies, presenting in a project management format. 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. Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today. We look forward to receiving your application! Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualification in management or working towards Knowledge and Experience
Relevant post graduate clinical experience Experience of planning and implementing services Robust understanding of clinical governance, audit and risk management Relevant experience of managing department / service Communication
High level communication skills Able to compile reports and business cases Excellent ability to impart complex knowledge to patients & non-expert colleagues 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. Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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