Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Surgical Dietitian to join our team here at Chelmsford.
You will join a dietetic team that has many specialist areas within this surgical role including but not exclusively UGI, Head and Neck, Critical Care, and Parenteral Nutrition.
If you are an enthusiastic, innovative, and motivated Dietitian with a passion for Nutrition within Surgery, this may be your opportunity.
This post would be suitable for a highly motivated dietitian who already has knowledge and experience of working with a cohort of surgical patients. You will work closely with MDTs to provide seamless dietetic care along the patient's pathway. You will also be involved in Parenteral nutrition within the department to support patients who may require this.
You will be expected to supervise and mentor junior members of staff, as well as student dietitians and Dietetic Assistants.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Provide dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring for patients within the surgical specialities within Broomfield Hospital.
2. Develop and deliver individualised treatment plans, whilst maintaining accurate patient records.
3. As an autonomous practitioner, have responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for delivery of nutrition and dietetics to surgical services working without direct supervision.
4. Be involved in student training and the development of junior staff.
5. Undertake evidence-based audit and service improvement projects and make recommendations to the dietetic lead for changes to practice by the team.
6. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
About Us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
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.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking, and innovation.
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: 07 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 390-CSS-BR-9539
Job Locations: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
* Evidence of clinical professional development
Desirable
* Member of the British Dietetic Association
* Member of a specialist interest group of the British Dietetic Association
* Interest in a wide range of clinical conditions including oncology/critical care
Experience
Essential
* Experience in a wide range of clinical conditions
* Experience in teaching/training other dietitians/health professionals
* Experience of discharging HEFs patients
Desirable
* Experience of managing conflict
* A working knowledge of parenteral nutrition
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Employer's Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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