Job summary
Employer heading
Dietitian
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
Are you about to graduate as a new dietitian or a newly qualified dietitian ?
We at MSE hospitals have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Dietitian to Join our friendly team at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford with many specialities. We support team working and encourage innovation and progression.
You will join an enthusiastic and motivated dietetic team with Dietetic assistants and 2 other Band 5 Dietitians . The post will be a rotational post within acute and community settings
You will have ongoing support from senior members of the team and the opportunity to shadow and develop clinical skills in speciality areas that interest you .
We are also committed to supporting ongoing personal development and we are also a dedicated department for student training.
As a key member of the team you will cover a varied and challenging caselaod in a supportive environment including inpatients and outpatients .
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To act as a source of expertise in the dietary management and treatment of a diverse range of conditions for patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public and the media.
To manage a clinical caseload encompassing but not exclusively in a range of in-patients from medical, surgical, cardiothoracic, orthopaedic and care of the elderly wards, and out-patient clinics in both hospital and community settings.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with good communication skills, who is excellent , compassionate and respectful.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.
We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
- HCPC/Applied for HCPC.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an Acute Setting in UK
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- communication skills - Excellent written skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of CPD
- Presentation skills
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
- Bridget Lee
- Job title
- Dietetic Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 514236
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