Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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, and training will be given for competencies to be completed for dietitians to reach this Band 6 role.
We would love you to join our 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, and burns.
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.
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
The job would involve supporting many specialities within the department. The job description and personal specification are attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC
Experience
* Minimum 6/12 experience post-grad.
* Evidence of multi-professional team working.
Knowledge
* Previous experience of working in an acute trust.
* Evidence of CPD and presentation skills.
Communication
* Excellent communication 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.
Salary: £37,338 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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