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Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59
About our Trust
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, ambition and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
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 you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 overview
0.4 WTE Permanent Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated dietitian to join the Paediatric Diabetes Team at the Royal Alexandra’s Children’s Hospital.
This post provides expert management of children with Diabetes across Brighton & Hove and mid-Sussex as part of a very well-supported Paediatric Diabetes MDT. This role includes cover to the clinics and wards at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital as well as home and community visits in Brighton/Hove and mid-Sussex. Occasional clinic cover at Princess Royal Hospital may be required.
The post is based with the Paediatric Diabetes Team at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital site in Brighton. You would work alongside two other highly experienced Paediatric Diabetes Dietitians, providing full training in diabetes for the right candidate. You would be part of a very well-respected, highly knowledgeable team of 10 experienced Paediatric Dietitians, as well as working integrally as a valued member of our progressive Paediatric Diabetes MDT.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this post.
Main duties of the job
1. Working with the paediatric multidisciplinary diabetes team to provide support, education and training to children and young people with diabetes and their carers.
2. To work collaboratively with the other band 7 paediatric diabetes dietitians to ensure the delivery of a high quality nutritional and dietetic service to paediatric patients with diabetes, including delivery of the dietetic element of the Best Practice tariff.
3. Provide training and education and act as an expert resource in diabetes to patients, carers and other health care professionals in both inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
4. Provide training to undergraduate Dietitians, supervising their clinical placements.
5. Participate in continuing professional development, audit and research within this specialist area to further best practice.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Dietetics Degree or Post Graduate Diploma
* HCPC Registration
* BDA Paediatric Modules
Experience
* Substantial clinical dietetic experience in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings
* Paediatric and/or Diabetes experience
* Teaching experience with patients / health care professionals
* Previous experience of clinical supervision of student dietitians
Skills
* Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
* Ability to work as a team member, including within an MDT
* Managing patients with complex needs
* Ability to motivate self and others
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact Information:
Name: Alexa Robinson
Job title: Principal Paediatric Dietitian
Email address: alexa.robinson@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01273523156
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