Job summary
If you are looking to gain experience in the specialisms of cardiothoraics and critical care, our dietetic team has the ideal position for you!
Due to a maternity leave period, we have a fixed-term role available within our large, well established dietetic team.We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian to join our team as an Advanced Cardiothoracic and Critical Care Dietitian.
You will work within an experienced, supportive and respectful multidisciplinary environment. We support flexible working and there is the benefit of 5% HCAS fringe on salary when based at Basildon Hospital.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will undertake the responsiblities required to cover the lead dietitian for the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon Hospital. Your clinical caseload will include level 2 and 3 critical care patients requiring parenteral and enteral nutrition. Both on the cardiothoracic critical care and the general critical care.
As the expert in your field you will have responsibility for supervising and training junior staff. Along with line managing a band 6 and band 5. You will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient service delivery and promoting staff development.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.
Main responsibilities include:
- Have lead responsibility for patients at the cardiothoracic centre providing an advanced dietetic service to patients receiving care within the cardiothoraic critical care and cardiothoraic wards, general critical care units, respiratory wards, and those attending the cardiac rehabilitation programme.
- To work closely with the multidisciplinary team/s including members of the hospital nutrition team to provide parenteral and enteral nutrition advice for inpatients.
- To supervise allocated staff and provide support and training to dietetic team members.
- To work very closely with the dietetic therapy lead to plan service developments within cardiothoracic along with critical care and respiratory specialities.
- To identify resources required to run the services in the specialist units
- To participate in the setting of standards and policies within the Dietetic Department and across the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.
Main responsibilities include:
- Have lead responsibility for patients at the cardiothoracic centre providing an advanced dietetic service to patients receiving care within the cardiothoraic critical care and cardiothoraic wards, general critical care units, respiratory wards, and those attending the cardiac rehabilitation programme.
- To work closely with the multidisciplinary team/s including members of the hospital nutrition team to provide parenteral and enteral nutrition advice for inpatients.
- To supervise allocated staff and provide support and training to dietetic team members.
- To work very closely with the dietetic therapy lead to plan service developments within cardiothoracic along with critical care and respiratory specialities.
- To identify resources required to run the services in the specialist units
- To participate in the setting of standards and policies within the Dietetic Department and across the trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in dietetics
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the BDA
- Member of Critical Care specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- A working knowledge of parenteral nutrition
- Experience of working in a critical care environment
Desirable
- Evidence of close multi professional team working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in dietetics
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the BDA
- Member of Critical Care specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- A working knowledge of parenteral nutrition
- Experience of working in a critical care environment
Desirable
- Evidence of close multi professional team working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
