Dietitian

Job title:

Dietitian

Company

NHS

Job description

Calling all newly qualified and Band 5 dietitians!We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our friendly team at University Hospitals Sussex. This is a rotational post which includes two sites, the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. PRH is a friendly district general and RSCH is a busy new purpose built hospital with several tertiary specialities. They are both part of the wider Teaching Trust.Rotations include acute medical/surgery/cardiac & respiratory. You would also have one outpatient clinic per week, patient talks and staff training so you would gain fantastic experience.You would be part of a well-respected team including regional specialities for paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, renal, neurology & neurosciences, critical care and trauma in a Teaching Trust.This is a permanent, on-site, full time position. There is a small amount of flexibility with daily start & finish times. Rotation sites and posts are not decided yet for the new year.We will accept your application if you are about to qualify in the UK shortly or if you have Band 5 experience and you are looking to develop your skills.If you are an overseas candidate we politely request you have your full HCPC registration already and are aware we are unable to offer a relocation package.Main duties of the job

• Dietetic management of nominated inpatient acute wards including general medical, surgical, cardiac & respiratory wards
• outpatient clinics
• teaching & training
• student training
• service development
• clinical cover of more senior dietitians during leave
• Rotations between different Trust sites

About usAtUHSussexwe’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largestacute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodiedthe NHS for over 70 years.We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put ourPatient First. Infactour mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving thelives of patients across Sussex.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 theirneeds. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it – because we know that to look after others we must firstlook 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 andthroughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the differenceyou make and feel valued for all that you do.https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/Date posted18 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Job shareReference number279-6845363-DEC24Job locationsPrincess Royal Hospital &/or Royal Sussex County HospitalLewes RoadHaywards HeathRH16 4EXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical, cardiac and surgical problems.Run a weekly general clinic.There are talks to patient groups e.g. cardiac rehab, first line IBSTalks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk.To work as a member of the dietetic team and with other healthcare professionals, nurses, speech therapy, catering, doctors, etc to ensure an efficient, clinically up to date dietetic service is provided.Be involved in cover of other Acute Dietitians as required.Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients with a variety of clinical complexity. This will include undertaking individual patient consultations at ward level, in out-patients and patient group education sessions such as Cardiac Rehab and delivery of part of the weight management programme.Rotate between Trust sites.For full details please see job description & person spec Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical, cardiac and surgical problems.Run a weekly general clinic.There are talks to patient groups e.g. cardiac rehab, first line IBSTalks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk.To work as a member of the dietetic team and with other healthcare professionals, nurses, speech therapy, catering, doctors, etc to ensure an efficient, clinically up to date dietetic service is provided.Be involved in cover of other Acute Dietitians as required.Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients with a variety of clinical complexity. This will include undertaking individual patient consultations at ward level, in out-patients and patient group education sessions such as Cardiac Rehab and delivery of part of the weight management programme.Rotate between Trust sites.For full details please see job description & person specPerson SpecificationQualificationEssential

• Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Courses eg student training
• UK graduate awaiting HCPC registration

Training & ExpereinceEssential

• NHS Acute Dietetic Hospital Placement/Student Training

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment

Person spec/other relevant expEssential

• Well written person spec clearly showing skills & exp relevant to this role

Desirable

• Member of BDA

Equality Diversity and inclusionEssential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Person SpecificationQualificationEssential

• Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Clinical Courses eg student training
• UK graduate awaiting HCPC registration

Training & ExpereinceEssential

• NHS Acute Dietetic Hospital Placement/Student Training

Desirable

• Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment

Person spec/other relevant expEssential

• Well written person spec clearly showing skills & exp relevant to this role

Desirable

• Member of BDA

Equality Diversity and inclusionEssential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 04:50:09 GMT

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