Dietitian

NHS; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking a part-time Dietitian to work at Southend University Hospital. This role offers comprehensive clinical experience within a supportive team and opportunities for training and development. The ideal candidate will help deliver dietetic services, manage patient caseloads, and engage in staff training.

Qualifications

• Required HCPC registration.
• Interest in various conditions and clinical settings.
• Previous experience in an NHS setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specific caseload of outpatients and inpatients.
• Provide nutrition training to staff and patients.
• Effectively manage workload and clinical priorities.

Skills

Nutrition promotion

Clinical skills

Counseling skills

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Dietitian

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Are you looking for a part time dietetic position that will enable you to start or progress your career journey?

An opportunity has arisen at Southend University Hospital, whereby you would work alongside another Band 5 dietitian with the support of a friendly team of band 6 and 7 dietitians to provide the delivery of dietetic services to the inpatient wards, outpatient general clinics and delivery of staff training. There is also the opportunity to help support the outpatient oncology service, which will help develop both clinical and counselling skills.

We are a proactive dietetic team that strive for continual improvement. There will be the opportunity for you be involved with projects, audits and service developments. You will also be involved in the delivery of student training.

By joining our team, you will be made to feel welcomed, supported and valued.

Main duties of the job

Our band 5 roles at Southend Hospital offer an excellent range of clinical experience working alongside specialist dietitians who are available to provide support and training to support your development.

Your role will include:

• Managing a specific caseload of outpatients and inpatients.
• Providing nutrition training to ward staff and patients.
• Managing your workload and own time effectively with regards to clinical priority.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Knowledge and experience

• Interest in a range of conditions
• Ability to promote the role of nutrition in clinical & health promotion settings
• Experience in an NHS setting

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)