Job summary
Band 5 Dietitian for Adult Services
Are you looking for a part time dietetic position that will enable you to start or progress your career journey?
An opportunity has arisen at Southend University Hospital, whereby you would work alongside two full time Band 5 dietitians to support delivery of dietetic services to the inpatient wards, outpatient general clinics and delivery of staff training. There is also the opportunity to help support the outpatient oncology service, which will help develop both clinical and counselling skills. You will also be supported from the Band 6 and Band 7 dietitians from the adult team.
We are a proactive dietetic team that strive for continual improvement. There will be the opportunity for you be involved with projects, audits and service developments. You will also be involved in the delivery of student training.
By joining our team, you will be made to feel welcomed, supported and valued.
NOTE: Due to the part time position we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
Our band 5 roles at Southend Hospital offer an excellent range of clinical experience working alongside specialist dietitians who are available to provide support and training to support your development.
Your role will include:
- Managing a specific caseload of outpatients and inpatients.
- Providing nutrition training to ward staff and patients.
- Managing your workload and own time effectively with regards to clinical priority.
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 description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, however some of the additional responsibilities of the role include:
- Promoting dietetics and the role of the dietitian on the adult wards.
- Promoting paediatric dietetics in the wider MDT; including during national nutrition awareness weeks.
- Supervision and management of student dietitians in order to be a part of developing the future of dietetics.
We are looking for a dietitian who prides themselves in providing excellent care to patients, is respectful to patients, parents/caregivers, and staff members alike as well as being compassionate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified dietitian - degree level
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association membership
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Interest in a range of conditions
- MDT working
- Ability to promote the role of nutrition in clinical & health promotion settings
- Good written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in an NHS setting
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.
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
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
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 0RY