Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BA-9785
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Rotational Dietitian
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
A rare opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Dietetic team. We have a strong ethos of support, leadership and collaboration. We have recently experienced a lot of internal promotions and have welcomed back old staff members that missed working with such a fantastic group of people. We have regular social events including shared lunches, summer picnics, baking competitions and holiday quizzes.
We are committed to supporting ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and you would be provided with regular CPD opportunities. The Department is dedicated to student training and staff preceptorship therefore you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in these.
This exciting opportunity is ideally suited to a Band 5 dietitian looking for their first Band 6 role or a Band 6 looking to gain experience and skills in different specialist areas. This opportunity has been made possible due to career progression.
We are a department that supports flexible working and welcomes your application. Working at Basildon Hospital would entitle you to the additional 5% HCA fringe benefit.
Main duties of the job
This post will enable you to further develop your skills in nutrition support, over a range of specialties, commencing in renal medicine. Through the rotations you will also gain experience in the specialties of stroke, surgical (including parenteral nutrition), gastroenterology, cardiothoracics (including critical care), respiratory medicine, and oncology.
In these rotations, you will be able to provide input into the various MDT services and into specialist acute care. You will develop your dietetics skills in each specialty, including parenteral nutrition, and transferable skills will be enhanced in each rotation you undertake thereafter.
We are a large proactive team of dietitians that strives for continual improvement in the services we provide. There will be the opportunity for you to get involved with projects, audits and service developments. We provide dietetic student placements and there will be a chance for you to participate in student learning and development. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support preceptorship of newly-qualified Band 5 dietitians.
We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent training and development opportunities. Including dedicated CPD time and access to external training courses.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Dietitian role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
If you would like to discuss further, please contact us today!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc(Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Member of the BDA
- Member of a BDA Specialist Interest Group
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills
- Evidence of good presentation skills
- Evidence of good time management and work prioritisation skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of experience in managing conflict
- Evidence of teaching/training other dietitians or health professionals
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of clinical professional development
- Evidence of knowledge in a wide variety of specialities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Olivia Lyons
- Job title
- Integrated Therapy Lead - Dietetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 594810
- Additional information
Dietetics Department - 0300 4432789
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