Dietitian - Band 5

To provide an in-patient service by advising on the management and treatment of adult patients on surgical, gastroenterology, medical, orthopaedic and Care of the Elderly wards.
To gain knowledge in all factors involved in complex decision-making around nutrition support, as well as nutrition in critical illness.
To provide an out-patient service to referred patients within Colchester Hospital and community locations.
Provide training on nutrition in adult patients as required.
Caseload will be subject to change to meet the fluctuation in demand and capacity within the team.
This is a fixed term until 30/03/2025
Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only, To provide a dietetic service to inpatients, outpatients and carers within East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (Colchester site and North East Essex Community)
To provide nutritional assessment and dietetic intervention, on an individual basis, using biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition and other physical parameters, contributing to the diagnosis of nutrition related disorders
To effectively support the management of inpatient capacity and demand through managing the acute pooled caseload as a member of the acute team, using relevant triage and data capturing processes.
To communicate effectively with patients, carers and other health professionals to ensure understanding of therapeutic diets and/or nutritional support
To be aware of barriers to effective communication and to use communication skills to overcome these barriers
To discuss / instruct medical, nursing, other HCP and catering staff to effect change in the patients' nutritional status
To communicate patient-related information effectively to relevant parties to ensure seamless care is provided
To decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands
To work in accordance with the standards set by the British Dietetic Association and the Health and Care Professions Council
To participate in departmental and clinical audit
To support other members of the team and provide cover in their absence, Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A, Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
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Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT's core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT., We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
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