Calling all newly qualified and Band 5 dietitians!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our friendly team at University Hospitals Sussex. This is a rotational post which includes two sites, the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. PRH is a friendly district general and RSCH is a busy new purpose built hospital with several tertiary specialities. They are both part of the wider Teaching Trust.
Rotations include acute medical/surgery/cardiac & respiratory. You would also have one outpatient clinic per week, patient talks and staff training so you would gain fantastic experience.
You would be part of a well-respected team including regional specialities for paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, renal, neurology & neurosciences, critical care and trauma in a Teaching Trust.
This is a permanent, on-site, full time position. There is a small amount of flexibility with daily start & finish times. Rotation sites and posts are not decided yet for the new year.
We will accept your application if you are about to qualify in the UK shortly or if you have Band 5 experience and you are looking to develop your skills.
If you are an overseas candidate we politely request you have your full HCPC registration already and are aware we are unable to offer a relocation package.
Main duties of the job
* Dietetic management of nominated inpatient acute wards including general medical, surgical, cardiac & respiratory wards
* Outpatient clinics
* Teaching & training
* Student training
* Service development
* Clinical cover of more senior dietitians during leave
* Rotations between different Trust sites
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical, cardiac and surgical problems.
Run a weekly general clinic.
There are talks to patient groups e.g. cardiac rehab, first line IBS.
Talks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk.
To work as a member of the dietetic team and with other healthcare professionals, nurses, speech therapy, catering, doctors, etc. to ensure an efficient, clinically up to date dietetic service is provided.
Be involved in cover of other Acute Dietitians as required.
Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients with a variety of clinical complexity. This will include undertaking individual patient consultations at ward level, in out-patients and patient group education sessions such as Cardiac Rehab and delivery of part of the weight management programme.
Rotate between Trust sites.
For full details please see job description & person spec
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD
* HCPC registration
Desirable
* Clinical Courses e.g. student training
* UK graduate awaiting HCPC registration
Training & Experience
Essential
* NHS Acute Dietetic Hospital Placement/Student Training
Desirable
* Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment
Person spec/other relevant experience
Essential
* Well written person spec clearly showing skills & experience relevant to this role
Desirable
* Member of BDA
Equality Diversity and inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Princess Royal Hospital & /or Royal Sussex County Hospital
Lewes Road
Haywards Heath
RH16 4EX
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