Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitian
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BA-9941
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon Hospital
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 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
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
This exciting opportunity is ideally suited to a band 5 dietitian seeking their first band 6 role or a band 6 dietitian looking to gain greater experience and skills in different specialist areas.
We are a department that supports flexible working and welcome your application whether you are seeking part-time or full-time hours. Working at Basildon Hospital would entitle you to the additional 5% fringe benefit to salary.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
This post will enable you to further develop your dietetic expertise over a range of specialties, including renal medicine, stroke, surgical and parenteral nutrition, gastroenterology, cardiothoracics, critical care, respiratory medicine and oncology. Specialist knowledge and skills will be developed, and transferable skills enhanced in each rotation you undertake.
You will join the renal rotation, developing your skills and knowledge in complex nutrition support and therapeutic dietary management, for low clearance and dialysis, in both acute and outpatient settings.
We are a large proactive team of dietitians that strives for innovation and improvement in the services we provide. There will be the opportunity for you to be involved in audits, quality improvement and service developments.
We are committed to supporting the ongoing personal and professional development of our staff and offer excellent training and development opportunities. This includes preceptorship to Band 5 dietitians, where you will develop your leadership and management skills, as well as opportunities to participate in student learning and development.
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
Are you looking for an exciting new 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc(Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
- HCPC registration number
Desirable criteria
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Member of a British Dietetic Association (BDA) Specialist Interest Group
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of six months dietetic practice in the NHS
- Minimum of six months dietetic practice in acute care
- Demonstrable experience in a variety of clinical conditions
- Experience in audit and/or quality/service improvement projects
Desirable criteria
- Experience in diabetes, chronic conditions, and/or mental healthcare
- Good presentation skills
- Car driver with access to own car
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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