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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: 13/03/2025 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.
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.
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 and so there is scope to provide full training in diabetes for the right candidate.
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.
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:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.
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