About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dietitian to work for 12 months to deliver and develop the service provision for the gastroenterology and surgical wards at Musgrove Park Hospital, working with a Band 5 Dietitian and Dietetic support staff. In addition, you will gain dietetic experience of working in critical care, PN and eating disorders with support from our Nutrition Support Specialist Dietitians.
What can we offer you?
Strong opportunity to develop your supervision and leadership skills within the department, with wider support
Opportunities to advance broader dietetic skills including guideline development and training of others
Gain experience and develop skills in critical care, PN and adult inpatient eating disorders through formal training and supervised/supported practice.
What are we looking for?
Ideally, you'll have varied post-graduate experience, covering a range of specialties and have specific experience in working with patients with gastroenterological and surgical conditions. Dietetic experience of critical care and PN is desirable, but not essential as we will support you with any training needs.
You need to be registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council and ideally have current NHS experience.
We are a very friendly, hardworking and supportive team and would love to welcome you to join us!
Main duties of the job
Working with a Band 5 Dietitian and Dietetic support staff, you will provide a dietetic service to the gastroenterology and surgical wards. This will involve not just providing the clinical care but also taking responsibility for service improvement across these designated wards. You will also deliver a regular outpatient clinic within this specialist area.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered dietitian
- BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Broad dietetic knowledge & varied post registration experience
- Specialist knowledge and experience in gastroenterology and/or surgery
Desirable
- Experience in critical care and Parenteral Nutrition
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)