Specialist Nutrition Support Dietitian

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Full time
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you a motivated dietetic team player?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Band 6 role in Nutritional Support. We will also consider Band 5 dietitians who have at least 6 months postgraduate experience; training will be given for competencies to be completed for dietitians to reach this Band 6 role.

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

To work as an autonomous Specialist Dietitian and provide a comprehensive and effective dietetic service. To work very closely with the multi-disciplinary teams. To provide assessment, management and education for acute patients requiring specialist dietetic and nutrition intervention. To provide training and advice to health care professionals on the dietary management of their patients. To audit and evaluate the outcome of the service provided.

Working for our organisation

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, vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We want 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 offer a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, as well as the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job would involve supporting many specialities within the department. The job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria BSc (Hons) or Postgraduate Equivalent in Dietetics HCPC registration Experience

Essential criteria Minimum 6 months experience post-graduation. Desirable criteria Evidence of Multi-Professional Team Working Knowledge

Essential criteria Previous experience of working in an acute Trust Desirable criteria Evidence of CPD and presentation skills Communication

Essential criteria Excellent communication and written skills Please be aware that as per the new Immigration guidelines, we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro-rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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