Job summary
- Main area
- Dietitians
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 432-HR1866-24
- Employer
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Colchester Hospital
- Town
- Colchester
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Dietitian – Renal
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
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.Ìý 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.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
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Job overview
We are looking to recruit an experienced, part-time, Band 7 Renal Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team based at Colchester to provide clinical expertise in renal services across North East Essex and be actively involved in the development and expansion of the service.
You will be supported by an MDT who values their input and a friendly, forward thinking Dietetic team. ÌýThe Nutrition and Dietetic department within the NEECS division is made up of approximately 25 staff consisting of dietitians at band 5, 6 and 7 supported by assistants and administrative staff. We provide student placements for the Universities of Hertfordshire and East Anglia and have an apprentice due to start in the team.
You would be working collaboratively with one other Band 7 Renal Dietitian and with colleagues in the acute team. We work flexibly to cover across teams where there is a significant demand an offer rotational opportunities to our Band 5 colleagues. ÌýWe provide an inpatient and outpatient service for adults at all stages of renal failure, with patients seen in hospital, on dialysis and in clinics. You should demonstrate advanced knowledge and skill as a renal dietitian with excellent team working and communication skills. You should have a good understanding of the impact, of managing multiple comorbidities and long term health conditions has on those with renal failure. ÌýÌý
Main duties of the job
We have a 20 station haemodialysis unit at Colchester and 12 station satellite unit at Clacton, with patients seen in person or remotely. You should have experience in all areas of renal management, specifically haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and pre and post-transplant care. We are looking specifically for someone who would be interested in leading on our peritoneal dialysis and home dialysis service due to start next year and so having experience in these services would be essential. Experience working in diabetes and group education is not essential but would be desirable.
If this position sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in pursuing or would like more information please contact Philippa Marshall, Professional Lead for Dietetics by email, [email protected] or Joanna Sheppard, Specialist renal dietitian, [email protected]
Working for our organisation
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.Ìý
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.Ìý
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Ìý
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.Ìý
Our philosophy is that 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.ÌýÌýÌý
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.Ìý
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.ÌýÌýÌý
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.Ìý
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good clinical knowledge of all areas of dietetics but specifically in Diabetes and Renal management
- Evidence of on-going Professional Development at Masters Level
- Extensive experience working in dietetics and working at Band 7 in renal dietetics
- Evidence of commitment to lifelong Learning
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a leadership role
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
- Evidence of ongoing education in renal dietetics – BDA renal courses
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course/ Student training courses
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
Desirable criteria
- Member of British Dietetic Association and specialist interest group
- Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this. Want experience working in different clinical settings and specific experience of all types of RRT (renal replacement therapies) inpatient/ in- centre/peritoneal /home haemodialysis and post-transplant care.
personal skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Car driver – access to car
- Ability to use own initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Philippa Marshall
- Job title
- Professional Lead for Dietetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
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