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Transformation Unit

Advanced Specialist Dietitian

Transformation Unit, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, us, 01824


Main area: Dietitian

Grade: 7

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover)

Hours:

Full time

Part time

Flexible working

Compressed hours

Job ref: 390-CSS-BR-9300

Employer: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Broomfield

Town: Chelmsford

Salary: £46,148 pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 17/09/2024 23:59

Job overviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a dietitian with an interest in head and neck cancer & surgery to join our team on a fixed term basis to cover the current post holder's maternity leave.

You will join a dietetic team that is part of a large and friendly therapy department. If you are an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated Dietitian with a passion for Nutrition support and surgery, this may be your opportunity.

This post would be suitable for a highly motivated dietitian who already has knowledge and experience of working with this cohort of patients. You will work closely with the MDT to provide seamless dietetic care along the patients' pathway. You will receive training and support as required. You will be expected to supervise and mentor student dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and junior staff.

Main duties of the job

Provide dietetic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring in Head and Neck Cancer services for Mid Essex patients and surgical candidates within the Essex Head and Neck network.

Develop and deliver an individualised treatment plan, whilst maintaining accurate patient records.

As an autonomous practitioner, have responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or the particular patient type, working without direct supervision.

Be involved in student training and the development of junior staff. Undertake evidence-based audit and service improvement projects and make recommendations to the dietetic lead for changes to practice by team.

May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.

Person specificationQualifications

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Evidence of clinical professional development

Member of the British Dietetic Association

Member of the Oncology/Head and Neck specialist interest group of the British Dietetic Association

Experience

Experience in a wide range of clinical conditions

Experience in teaching/training other dietitians/health professionals

Experience of managing conflict

Experience of working in a critical care environment

Knowledge

Specialist knowledge in the field of enteral and parenteral nutrition

Thorough understanding of Clinical Governance and its implication for services

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

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.

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