Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced dietitian to work one day a week at the Sussex Cancer Centre in Brighton for a fixed term of a year. This is specifically for patients with Head and Neck cancers.
This post has come about due to the current dietitian being accepted onto a research internship.
You would be working alongside one of the few Consultant Dietitians in the country.
Main duties of the job
* Outpatient clinics
* MDT clinics
* Arranging community HEF such as NG feeding
* Face to face reviews
* Phone reviews
* Cross site shared care
About us
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Date posted: 07 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 279-6919779-APR25
Job responsibilities
* Outpatient clinics
* MDT clinics
* Arranging community HEF such as NG feeding
* Face to face reviews
* Phone reviews
* Cross site shared care
Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
* HCPC registered Dietitian
* Relevant degree/Masters/PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics
* Significant Experience of working as a dietitian
* Experienced with Home Enteral Feed Discharges
Desirable
* Member of BDA Oncology Group
* NHS experience
* Experience of working with Head and Neck Patients
Equality, Diversity & 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: RSCH, Brighton, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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