Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BA-9753
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Dietitian Rotational
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
Are you looking to work in a fast-paced, acute hospital environment?
In a department where flexible working is supported?
With colleagues who are forward thinking and innovative?
Where you will be valued and encouraged to develop and succeed?
Then we would love to invite you to apply for this position!
Due to internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, enthusiastic and motivated team of dietitians and three dietetic assistants who together cover all clinical areas of the hospital.
Our team 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. From the day you arrive, we are committed to your continued success.
Main duties of the job
Some of your duties will include:
1. To work as an autonomous Dietitian providing assessment, management and education for patients requiring dietetic and nutrition intervention.
2. To work closely with the dietetic and multi-disciplinary team.
3. To assist and participate in training students and health care professionals on nutrition and dietetics.
4. To participate in audit and service improvement projects.
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
We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with HCPC registration who has good communication skills and can demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion, and respect.
You will be based at Basildon Hospital which entitles you to an additional 5% HCA fringe to your salary. Basildon Hospital is part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust and hosts several specialist clinical areas, including The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, the Regional Vascular Unit as well as the regions’ Specialist Centre for Critical Care.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the area, and travel could not be easier with excellent road and rail links as well as being close to three international airports. The train journey from London takes just 35 minutes, with just a short walk to the hospital.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached, when completing your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Dietetics
- Registration with the HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a range of clinical specialties
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed Student Training period or already employed in UK practice
- Experience of working within acute NHS settings
- Experience in multidisciplinary/multi-agency working
Desirable criteria
- Experience in dietetic outpatient settings
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written communication skills - demonstrated through application form
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leadership skills and/or training
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
- 0300 4432789
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