Job summary Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. This post will allow an experienced paediatric dietitian, or an experienced dietitian who would like a change, and to work with children, to develop expertise within paediatrics and advanced clinical skills across a broad range of paediatric conditions and settings. This role gives you the chance to work in general paediatrics and also Paediatric Diabetes, within established multidisciplinary teams providing expert nutritional advice to professionals, patients and carers. It will be based at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford and will cover both inpatients and outpatients. As part of the role there may be a need to work across other sites within the wider MSE paediatric dietetic team. YOu will join a friendly and enthusiastic paediatric dietetic team. We are looking for someonewho is motivatedwith good communication and team working skillswho is excellent, compassionate and respectful. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing dietetic assessment, treatment, and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date dietetic records. They will use evidence-based principles and current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions. They will act as a source of expertise and provide a nutrition and dietetic service into the Paediatric caseload at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. To work as an enthusiastic and effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers, other team members and with members of the MDT as required. To be responsible for a defined area of the service and be confident undertaking all aspects of clinical duties including assessing, treating and managing own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision and maintaining comprehensive records. The post holder will be responsible for supervising, educating and assessing the performance of students and supporting the development of junior staff. To undertake evidence-based projects to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care. To participate in clinical audits and service development. 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 well-being 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 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CSS-MSE-9329-C Job locations Broomfield Court Road Chelmsford CM1 7ET Job description Job responsibilities The Children's dietetic service is an integral part of the Trustwide Children's Therapies team and we work closely with other therapy colleagues. We have site based team leads as well as an MSE wide Children's Therapy lead and Head of Therapies. We also work closely with our adult counterparts. For full details please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities The Children's dietetic service is an integral part of the Trustwide Children's Therapies team and we work closely with other therapy colleagues. We have site based team leads as well as an MSE wide Children's Therapy lead and Head of Therapies. We also work closely with our adult counterparts. For full details please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics HCPC Desirable Member of BDA Member of BDA Paediatric/Diabetes Specialist Group Knowledge Essential Experience or interest in Paediatrics/Diabetes Previous experience of working in an Acute Trust as a dietitian Desirable Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working 12 months post graduate experience Evidence of relevant CPD Experience working in diabetes as a dietitian Experience working in paediatrics as a dietitian Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics HCPC Desirable Member of BDA Member of BDA Paediatric/Diabetes Specialist Group Knowledge Essential Experience or interest in Paediatrics/Diabetes Previous experience of working in an Acute Trust as a dietitian Desirable Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working 12 months post graduate experience Evidence of relevant CPD Experience working in diabetes as a dietitian Experience working in paediatrics as a dietitian 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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 (Opens in a new tab)