Advanced Paediatric Dietitian - Neonatal
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2259 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
We are excited to offer the fantastic opportunity for a well experienced, qualified Dietitian to join our friendly and supportive team of Paediatric Dietitians. We would love to hear from you if you have post registration neonatal dietetic experience or are well versed in general acute paediatric dietetics working with babies and children, and have a passion or ambition to work in a busy neonatal environment.
You will be working alongside a team of friendly, supportive and experienced Paediatric Dietitians across 2 hospitals within Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust (Basildon and Southend Hospitals) and covering our neonatal caseload. You will be required to provide clinical leadership on these sites to neonatal dietetics, and supported by colleagues who also have neonatal experience. You will be involved in upskilling and clinical supervision of Band 5/6 paediatric dietitians and.
The post is offered as a 0.6 wte part time permanent position across 2 sites. Jobshare would be considered, subject to meeting the needs of the service.
Job description
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Dietitian with relevant qualification in Dietetics
- HCPC registration
- Significant level of paediatric/neonatal experience
- Strong post graduate experience
- Able to travel between hospital sites
Desirable
Desirable
- Completion of BDA Master's module 5 (Neonatal Nutrition)
- British Dietetic Association (BDA) Paediatric group member
- British Dietetic Association (BDA) Neonatal Dietitians Interest Group member
About the employer
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.