Band 6 Dietitian(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered dietitian who is keen to grow professionally within a large, friendly, and well-established hospital dietetic service. Based at Southend Hospital, you will become part of a diverse clinical environment, delivering evidence-based nutritional care to patients across a range of specialities.

You will work alongside experienced Band 7 Specialist Dietitians, gaining exposure to renal, oncology, stroke, and gastroenterology services. The role offers a balance of autonomy and support, making it ideal for a Band 6 dietitian looking to strengthen clinical expertise while developing leadership and supervisory skills.

The Dietetic Service

You will join a multidisciplinary department consisting of:

• 20 Dietitians
• 1 Dietetic Assistant
• 2 Dietetic Secretaries

The team works collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, speech and language therapists, and other allied health professionals to ensure patients receive high-quality, patient-centred nutritional care throughout their hospital journey and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

As a Band 6 Dietitian, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a defined inpatient and outpatient caseload, including patients with complex medical and nutritional needs
• Completing comprehensive dietetic assessments that consider physical, psychological, and social factors
• Designing, implementing, and reviewing individualised nutrition care plans
• Providing dietetic advice following discharge, including follow-up via telephone clinics and face-to-face consultations
• Actively participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing specialist dietetic input
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and legally compliant patient records
• Offering senior support and supervision to junior staff and students where appropriate
• Supporting service development and contributing to quality improvement initiatives
• All practice should align with national guidance, including evidence-based standards such as those published by NICE

Working Environment & Culture

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering high-quality local and specialist services while creating a supportive workplace where staff can thrive. The Trust actively encourages learning, innovation, and career progression, offering staff the opportunity to develop specialist interests across its services.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in Nutrition and Dietetics

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant postgraduate training or education

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated post-registration dietetic experience
• Working knowledge relevant to acute or specialist clinical areas
• Evidence of continuing profesonal development (CPD) in line with HCPC requirements

Desirable

• Experience with parenteral nutrition
• Experience supporting patients with home enteral feeding