Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated & innovative Dietitian to join us asAcute Clinical Lead Dietitian for both acute sites, the successful post holder will be based at Conquest Hospital.
You will be the clinical lead to support the development, implementation & evaluation of a high quality acute nutrition service across both acute sites. Your main clinical focus will be to support the dietetic care of surgical and ICU patients.
Our team consists of Trainee ACP Dietitians, Dietitians, Dietetic Apprentices, Dietetic Assistants & Administrators based at:
1. Avenue House, Eastbourne
2. Conquest Hospital, Hastings
3. Bexhill Irvine Unit, Bexhill Health Centre & Bexhill Hospital, Bexhill
4. Eastbourne District General Hospital
We cover these specialities:
5. Acute (General Medicine, Stroke, Surgical, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Stroke, Critical Care & Orthopaedics)
6. Community Nutrition Support
7. Diabetes (Type1, Type2, Gestational Diabetes)
8. Gastroenterology
9. Intermediate care (Stroke and Rehabilitation)
10. Oncology
11. Paediatrics
12. Prescribing Support
13. Primary Care Network (PCN)
14. Virtual Wards
Flexible, part-time working or job share options will be considered
*Relocation assistance may be provided. Please discuss at interview*
Main duties of the job
As clinical lead you will be responsible for the specialist nutrition & dietetic management in patients referred for nutritional advice in acute hospitals (including oral nutrition support, enteral & parenteral nutrition support, assessment & treatment). You will be responsible for planning & prioritising of own clinical caseload, including all adult inpatients, critical care wards & any other comorbidities as directed by Head of Service.
Part of the role is to develop, implement & monitor training to patients & professionals within the dietetics pathway in conjunction with other clinical & team lead Dietitians.
The role involves supporting line management of acute roles & to develop service improvement projects jointly with other clinical & team leads.
In order to develop, implement & evaluate a seamless nutrition service across the surgical & ICU pathways from acute to community, you will identify & undertake regular audit of services provided; participating in research as identified. You will work at continuously improving standards of patient care & promote wider multi-disciplinary team workingalongside relevant MDT members, along with the Service/Professional Lead for Dietetics.
This role includes being a core member of the complex nutrition MDM and jointly leading regular nutrition ward rounds.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
ESHT are leading the way with developing our services. As part of our team you will be involved in our Nationally recognised rehabilitation forum, details can be found atRehabilitation - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
15. 4 Year degree in Dietetics or equivalent
16. Current state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
17. Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
18. Postgraduate training in behavioural change techniques
Experience
Essential
19. Extensive experience in general dietetic practice and time in specialist Surgery dietetic practice.
20. Experience of enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition.
21. Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
22. Conducting patient and other health professional group education
23. Training of Student Dietitians Computer aided dietary assessment
Desirable
24. Experience of assessing and treating critical care patients.