Job summary
Looking for a better work-life balance? A role that supports flexible working? A move to an area offering culture, sea, and countryside on your doorstep? Or all three!
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join the dietetics team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust and the East Sussex CCG Medicine Management Team. This is an exciting and innovative primary care post based in Bexhill and Eastbourne, working across East Sussex.
The successful candidate will be responsible for a complex caseload, leading on the appropriate prescribing of paediatric nutritional products across a variety of clinical conditions.
East Sussex is steeped in history and areas of outstanding natural beauty. We have stunning coastline, green spaces and a variety of events and festivals suitable for adults and children, plus we're close to London and Gatwick for travel when restrictions ease.
Main duties of the job
Youll contribute to guidelines, deliver training for healthcare staff, and work in a range of settings including outpatient clinics. Youll play a key role in developing new resources and improving the dietetics service for paediatric patients. Our friendly paediatric dietetic team consists of four dietitians and one dietetic assistant, plus youll be supported by the lead prescribing support dietitian and the Medicines Management team to develop the role.
Were a vibrant department striving to keep up with new research and technology. Were active on Twitter and are keen to show and share our achievements (see @ESHTDietitians @ESHTPSDs). We have a strong focus on health and wellbeing and a variety of social events and activities. Staff and students say:
You guys are the best bunch and so supportive of me I honestly cant thank you enough
I have thoroughly enjoyed placement! Everyone here have been so supportive, friendly and professional and I cannot thank you all enough
About us
We are proud to provide Outstanding care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in peoples own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as Good overall, and Outstanding for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated Outstanding. Eastbourne DGH rated Good.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious Building for our Future programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent Current State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in behavioural change techniques
- Teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years in general dietetic practice and 2 years in a specialist area
- Experience in paediatrics.
- Conducting patient and other health professional group education
Desirable
- Working in a community based setting
- Working in the area of optimising nutrition prescribing
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics and Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice
- In depth knowledge of prescribable paediatric nutritional products, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions
- Communicate information accurately, effectively and sensitively, both verbal and written
- Relay sensitive and emotional information to patients
Desirable
- Current NHS policies and initiatives T
- o analyse and interpret statistics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent Current State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in behavioural change techniques
- Teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years in general dietetic practice and 2 years in a specialist area
- Experience in paediatrics.
- Conducting patient and other health professional group education
Desirable
- Working in a community based setting
- Working in the area of optimising nutrition prescribing
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics and Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice
- In depth knowledge of prescribable paediatric nutritional products, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions
- Communicate information accurately, effectively and sensitively, both verbal and written
- Relay sensitive and emotional information to patients
Desirable
- Current NHS policies and initiatives T
- o analyse and interpret statistics
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).
