Job summary
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 post based at St Richards Hospital in Chichester- an historic city close to the sea and the South Downs with easy access by train to London and Brighton.
Rotations include acute medical/surgery 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 paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, stroke and critical care in a Teaching Trust. You will have the opportunity to gain some experience within the specialist teams. Our Trust also offers an excellent Preceptorship programme for all new staff in a Band 5 position.
This is for a 10month fixed term (with possible extension) Band 5, on-site, full time position.
Job Share may be considered
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.
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 and opportunity to shadow specialities
About us
AtUHSussexwe'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/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical and surgical problems.
Run a weekly general clinic.
Talks to patient groups
Talks & 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.
For full details please see job description & person spec
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical and surgical problems.
Run a weekly general clinic.
Talks to patient groups
Talks & 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.
For full details please see job description & person spec
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- UK graduate awaiting HCPC registration
Training & Expereince
Essential
- NHS Acute Dietetic Hospital Placement/Student Training
Desirable
- Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment
Person spec/other relevant exp
Essential
- Well written person spec clearly showing skills & exp relevant to this role
Desirable
Equality Diversity and 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.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- UK graduate awaiting HCPC registration
Training & Expereince
Essential
- NHS Acute Dietetic Hospital Placement/Student Training
Desirable
- Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment
Person spec/other relevant exp
Essential
- Well written person spec clearly showing skills & exp relevant to this role
Desirable
Equality Diversity and 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
