Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

**Subject to job matching**

At East Cheshire NHS Trust, we recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance in sustaining happy and healthy colleagues. We are open and committed to supporting flexible working, have a varied Health and Wellbeing offer and are driven in supporting staff in both their personal and professional development.

We recognise the importance of working collaboratively with our staff and our community; ensuring high quality patient-centred care is at the heart of all we do, and our local population receives the best care in the right place.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to join our Nutrition and Dietetic team at East Cheshire NHS Trust on a permanent contract. Part time, flexible working, and job share applicants are very welcome to apply.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking for an innovative and supportive team to gain experience and progress your career with.

This is a development band 5 to band 6 post. The successful candidate will move to their band 6 post once the required competency is reached.

This post is: Permanent

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

To work as a clinical specialist Dietitian providing Dietetics services to patients on the wards and in clinic at MDGH, improving patient experience, supporting patient flow and ensuring high quality care by working as part of the wider MDT in the acute setting.

To deliver clinical assessment and interventions for patients across the wards and clinics who have been referred into dietetics services.

To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to utilise diagnostic test results to inform relevant onward recommendations as necessary.

 To support operational manager manager and the advanced clinical specialist in the development of services, and to provide training, support and supervision to junior staff and students.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.