Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitian
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (Ends 7th October 2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-SO-9991
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dietitian
Band 5
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
Band 5 Dietitian for Adult Services - Fixed Term until October 2026
Are you looking for a 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.
***Please note we are unable to sponsor this role due to the length of contract***
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.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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
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 criteria
- Qualified dietitian - degree level
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- British Dietetic Association membership
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience in an NHS setting
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
- Rebecca Davies
- Job title
- Advanced Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 435555
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