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 post is mainly based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with the potential expectation of a rotation at Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. Brighton is a vibrant, fun city on the coast and Haywards Heath is in the middle of the beautiful South Downs. Both have excellent rail links to London and there is a cross site bus pass. Rotations include cardiac, vascular, respiratory and general medicine. 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, renal, oncology, stroke and critical care in a Teaching Trust with one of the newest hospital buildings in the UK. Our Trust also offers an excellent AHP Preceptorship Programme for all new staff in a Band 5 position. You will also have regular supervision. 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, vascular, cardiac & respiratory wards
- Weekly outpatient clinics
- Teaching & training session
- Student training
- Service development
- Clinical cover of more senior dietitians during leave and opportunity to shadow specialities
For full details please see job description & person spec
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 ourWellbeing 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/
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
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Degree/MSc/PhD in Nutrition & Dietetics (or just about to qualify from UK university)
- HCPC registered (or just about to be registered post UK degree)
- Relevant CPD courses
Desirable
- NHS experience e.g. HCA/student training/volunteer work
- Other caring experience e.g. non-NHS hospitals, care homes, support worker
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.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential
- Degree/MSc/PhD in Nutrition & Dietetics (or just about to qualify from UK university)
- HCPC registered (or just about to be registered post UK degree)
- Relevant CPD courses
Desirable
- NHS experience e.g. HCA/student training/volunteer work
- Other caring experience e.g. non-NHS hospitals, care homes, support worker
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
