Job Summary
We are delighted to be looking at appointing a 1.0 WTE band 5 Dietitian/ band 6 Specialist Dietitian (depending on experience) to work at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. Applicants will either be offered a band 5 with development opportunities to work towards a band 6 pending completion of competencies or a Band 6 depending on experience.
We would love you to join our friendly team in this nutrition support role to help you expand your knowledge in many areas including Gastroenterology, Surgery, Head and Neck Cancers, Oncology, Critical Care, Burns and Renal.
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
1. To work as an autonomous Specialist Dietitian and provide a comprehensive and effective dietetic service.
2. To work very closely with the multi-disciplinary teams.
3. To provide assessment, management and education for acute patients requiring specialist dietetic and nutrition intervention.
4. To provide training and advice to health care professionals on the dietary management of their patients.
5. To audit and evaluate the outcome of the service provided.
You will be able to demonstrate evidence to support the following list of knowledge and skills attributable to the post and progress.
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.
Date Posted
27 March 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
390-CSS-BR-9543-A
Job Locations
Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Bsc (Hons) or Postgraduate Equivalent in Dietetics
* HCPC
Experience Essential
* Minimum 6/12 experience post grad.
Desirable
* Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working
Knowledge Essential
* Previous experience of working in an acute Trust
Desirable
* Evidence Of CPD and presentation skills
Communication Essential
* Excellent communication skills and written skills
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Employer's Website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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