A 12-month band 5 dietitian post in the acute clinical dietetic team at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with other band 5 dietitians and dietetic assistants. The work centres on a varied inpatient caseload across several acute wards, with rotation into specialist areas and outpatient clinics in hospital and community settings. It suits a dietitian building specialist skills or a newly qualified one, with a preceptorship programme in place. Applicants need HCPC registration and an acute NHS placement.
What the job involves
- Act as a source of expertise in dietary management and treatment for patients, healthcare professionals, the public and the media
- Manage a clinical caseload of inpatients on medical, surgical, cardiothoracic, orthopaedic and care of the elderly wards
- Run outpatient clinics in hospital and community settings
- Rotate across multiple specialist areas
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration
Experience
- Successful completion of at least one NHS placement in an acute hospital
Nice to have
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- Experience of working or training within a multidisciplinary team in an acute NHS hospital
- Experience of working as a dietetic assistant
- Experience of working as a band 5 dietitian within an acute NHS hospital
What's offered
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified band 5 dietitians
- Peer support alongside dedicated preceptors and clinical supervisors
- Support for career development
- Support for wellbeing
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
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Dietitian in Chelmsford employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
