Acute Clinical Lead Dietitian

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Part time
Location: Hastings
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We are looking to recruit a motivated & innovative Dietitian to join us as Acute Clinical Lead Dietitian for both acute sites. The successful post holder will be based at Conquest Hospital.

You will be the clinical lead to support the development, implementation & evaluation of a high quality acute nutrition service across both acute sites. Your main clinical focus will be to support the dietetic care of surgical and ICU patients.

Our team consists of Trainee ACP Dietitians, Dietitians, Dietetic Apprentices, Dietetic Assistants & Administrators based at: Avenue House, Eastbourne Conquest Hospital, Hastings Bexhill Irvine Unit, Bexhill Health Centre & Bexhill Hospital, Bexhill Eastbourne District General Hospital

We cover these specialities: Acute (General Medicine, Stroke, Surgical, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Stroke, Critical Care & Orthopaedics) Community Nutrition Support Diabetes (Type1, Type2, Gestational Diabetes) Gastroenterology Intermediate care (Stroke and Rehabilitation) Oncology Paediatrics Prescribing Support Primary Care Network (PCN) Virtual Wards

Flexible, part-time working or job share options will be considered.

Main duties of the job

As clinical lead, you will be responsible for the specialist nutrition & dietetic management in patients referred for nutritional advice in acute hospitals (including oral nutrition support, enteral & parenteral nutrition support, assessment & treatment). You will be responsible for planning & prioritising your own clinical caseload, including all adult inpatients, critical care wards & any other comorbidities as directed by Head of Service.

Part of the role is to develop, implement & monitor training for patients & professionals within the dietetics pathway in conjunction with other clinical & team lead Dietitians.

The role involves supporting line management of acute roles & developing service improvement projects jointly with other clinical & team leads.

In order to develop, implement & evaluate a seamless nutrition service across the surgical & ICU pathways from acute to community, you will identify & undertake regular audit of services provided, participating in research as identified. You will work at continuously improving standards of patient care & promote wider multi-disciplinary team working alongside relevant MDT members, along with the Service/Professional Lead for Dietetics.

This role includes being a core member of the complex nutrition MDM and jointly leading regular nutrition ward rounds.

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 over 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 people's 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.

ESHT are leading the way with developing our services. As part of our team, you will be involved in our Nationally recognised rehabilitation forum, details can be found at Rehabilitation - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (esht.nhs.uk).

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 the Health and Care Professions Council Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable Postgraduate training in behavioural change techniques

Experience

Essential Extensive experience in general dietetic practice and time in specialist Surgery dietetic practice. Experience of enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition. Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment Conducting patient and other health professional group education Training of Student Dietitians Computer aided dietary assessment

Desirable Experience of assessing and treating critical care patients.

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital The Ridge Hastings TN37 7RD

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