Job summary
This is an Apprenticeship / developmental role.
The trainee will work towards progression into the post of B5 Rotational Dietitian through successful completion of the Dietetic Apprenticeship Programme which includes the attainment of Degree Standard Dietitian Level 6.
Your own personal development will be supported through regular supervision; competency based learning opportunities and access to external training as appropriate.
This post is based at St Richards Hospital and will join our team of dietitians providing services to St Richards Hospital (approx. 500 beds). The department is well respected and has clinical speciality areas in acute medicine, critical care, diabetes, elderly care, gastroenterology, home enteral tube feeding, oncology, paediatrics, stroke/neurology, bariatrics and surgery.
Chichester is located on the South coast with the sea and South Downs within easy reach. It is a vibrant and lively place to live and work with excellent transport links to Portsmouth, London and the rest of the South coast.
Main duties of the job
- Work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in providing a dietetic assessments and treatments for a selected caseload of patients, under the supervision of a registered dietitian.
- Provide nutritional assessment for individual or group interventions as identified by the dietitian.
- Develop by the end of the apprenticeship period the ability to work independently and autonomously with robust clinical reasoning.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
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, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives 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 their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing 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 first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: 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 description
Job responsibilities
- Under regular supervision of registered dietitian to assist in treatment of individual patients and groups, on the wards, in the dietetic department.
- Through the apprenticeship to develop understanding of all elements of the dietetic role. Under the Registered dietitian to assess, plan, provide intervention and evaluation of dietetic input.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives which have a nutritional component.
- Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the Dietetic service.
- To participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects under the guidance of a registered dietitian.
- To take responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace by adhering to and promoting Health and Safety regulations, trust and departmental policies.
- To comply with Equal opportunities, Disability Discrimination and data protection legislation.
See Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Under regular supervision of registered dietitian to assist in treatment of individual patients and groups, on the wards, in the dietetic department.
- Through the apprenticeship to develop understanding of all elements of the dietetic role. Under the Registered dietitian to assess, plan, provide intervention and evaluation of dietetic input.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives which have a nutritional component.
- Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the Dietetic service.
- To participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects under the guidance of a registered dietitian.
- To take responsibility for risk management and health and safety in the workplace by adhering to and promoting Health and Safety regulations, trust and departmental policies.
- To comply with Equal opportunities, Disability Discrimination and data protection legislation.
See Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C or 4-9 including Maths and English.
- Science degree at level 6
- Evidence of recent study experience (within last 5 years)
- Has been accepted onto a level 6/7 degree dietetic apprenticeship with a commissioned university (apply following successful application for this role).
Desirable
- Health and Science degree at level 6 - upper second- class honours
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Experience of informal teaching
- Basic experience of evaluating dietetic service and clinical audit
- Proven experience of working as a dietetic assistant
- Good knowledge of clinical nutrition
Desirable
- Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other professionals
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of presenting and teaching/leading groups
- Good command of English
- Independent working
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- able to manage caseload and prioritise work
- meet deadlines and complete projects
Personal Qualities
Essential
- demonstrates behaviours and attitudes to support Trust's Vision of 'we care'
- attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and able to identify their own learning and development needs
- Flexibility to deliver clinical service - occasional early start/late finish
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent) grade A-C or 4-9 including Maths and English.
- Science degree at level 6
- Evidence of recent study experience (within last 5 years)
- Has been accepted onto a level 6/7 degree dietetic apprenticeship with a commissioned university (apply following successful application for this role).
Desirable
- Health and Science degree at level 6 - upper second- class honours
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
- Experience of informal teaching
- Basic experience of evaluating dietetic service and clinical audit
- Proven experience of working as a dietetic assistant
- Good knowledge of clinical nutrition
Desirable
- Experience of Multidisciplinary working and partnership working with other professionals
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of presenting and teaching/leading groups
- Good command of English
- Independent working
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- able to manage caseload and prioritise work
- meet deadlines and complete projects
Personal Qualities
Essential
- demonstrates behaviours and attitudes to support Trust's Vision of 'we care'
- attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and able to identify their own learning and development needs
- Flexibility to deliver clinical service - occasional early start/late finish
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.
