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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Dietitian to join our friendly team as a key, valued, and active member of the Diabetes multidisciplinary and dietetic teams. This is a permanent part-time post. The applicant must be self-motivated, well-organized, and confident in communication. Informal visits or discussions about the role are very welcome.
Based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton AND Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. Regular travel between sites is required; a car driver and access to a car for work are desirable, although there is a bus service between the two sites, and both are well situated for public transport.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will work in a team of advanced diabetes dietitians and receive regular expert clinical supervision.
* They will see adult patients with Type 1 Diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy in outpatient clinics across two hospital sites.
* This post offers excellent opportunities to develop working relationships with a wide MDT network including Diabetes Consultants, Diabetes Specialist nurses, Specialist Clinical Psychologists, GPs, and Practice nurses.
* The post holder will participate in CPD, audit, and research within this specialist area to further best practice and personal development.
* They will also support junior dietitians and students.
If you have substantial postgraduate clinical dietetic experience, including working with people with diabetes, please contact us to discuss this post.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We aim to ensure everyone feels included, helping us put the Patient First, as reflected in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be valued in our creative and innovative community. We offer various Staff Networks, a buddy system for new members, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our Wellbeing Programme supports staff wellbeing because we know caring for others starts with caring for ourselves.
As a university trust and healthcare research leader, we value learning, teaching, and training. We support your growth and development throughout your career with us.
We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Undertake dietetic assessments of referred patients with diabetes, considering medical, social, cultural, and psychological factors.
* Determine appropriate dietetic treatments and develop treatment plans.
* Develop expertise in diabetes technologies and provide training to patients, carers, and staff.
* Negotiate change with patients to help them achieve targets and overcome barriers to change, including dietary, environmental, social, and psychological factors.
* Communicate complex information understandably to patients with barriers to communication and understanding.
* Calculate nutritional requirements based on anthropometry, biochemistry, clinical condition, and other physical parameters.
* Work as part of the Diabetes MDT to ensure holistic patient care.
* Please see attached JD & Personal Specification
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
* BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics
Desirable criteria
* Post-registration training in cognitive behavioral therapy
* Student clinical facilitator training course
* British Dietetic Association diabetes course
* RELEVANT POST GRAD COURSES
* MSc/PHD in Diabetes or Nutrition & Dietetics
Other
Essential criteria
* Experience of service development
* Experience of audit
Desirable criteria
* Research experience
* Car owner
Registration
Essential criteria
* State registration with the Health Professions Council
* Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable criteria
* Member of BDA diabetes specialist group
Clinical
Essential criteria
* Good range of clinical dietetic experience
* Experience working with people who have diabetes
Desirable criteria
* NHS or similar dietetic experience in acute/community/diabetes
* Experience with ambivalent patients
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
* Experience championing diversity and undertaking own development in understanding equalities issues
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: Please discuss potential options with the line manager.
DBS Checks: We undertake a DBS check for roles eligible for criminal record checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications are welcome if you meet the visa eligibility criteria. For details, visit gov.uk and search for Skilled Worker.
Closing early: Apply early as the advert may close sooner if interest is high. We reserve the right to close the role early if applications are overwhelming.
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