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 and 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
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.
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