0.4 WTE Permanent Band 7 Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated dietitian to join our paediatric team at the Royal Alexandra's Children's Hospital, covering a dedicated community caseload of paediatric home enteral feeding patients in the mid-Sussex area.
This post is based in the community across mid-Sussex with some sharing of the caseload in the Brighton and Hove area. The role will include reviews of children and young people via phone/video calls and face to face in clinics across the area, in schools, Child Development Centres, Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath) and the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital (Brighton), as well as home visits. There is close liaison with families and a wide range of carers including nursery and education providers and the role involves working as part of a wider community MDT to support patients and their families.
You would work alongside another band 7 home enteral feeding dietitian and be part of a very well-respected, highly knowledgeable team of 10 experienced and supportive Paediatric Dietitians.
Applicants should have a good knowledge of paediatric enteral nutrition. Any necessary training and support can be provided.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist area of paediatric home enteral feeding.
You will be responsible for a dedicated caseload in the mid-Sussex geographical area, and share some of the caseload in the Brighton and Hove area, jointly with another home enteral feeding dietitian.
You will play a key role in the nutritional management of this patient group and will provide specialist advice, education and support to paediatric patients, their parents/guardians, carers and other health professionals.
Undertake relevant audit and research to further best practice.
Provide training to undergraduate dietitians and supervising their clinical placements in paediatrics.
Participate in continuing professional development, audit and research within this specialist area to further best practice.
Attendance at MDT case meetings, child safeguarding, serious case review and paediatric case conferences as required.
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 our Wellbeing 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
Please see job description and person specification for full details.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Dietetics Degree or Post Graduate Diploma HCPC Registration
Desirable
BDA Paediatric Modules
Experience
Essential
Substantial clinical dietetic experience in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings Paediatric experience, including enteral nutrition MDT working Teaching experience with patients / health care professionals
Desirable
Experience of working with paediatric home enteral feeding patients Previous experience of clinical supervision of student dietitians
Skills
Essential
Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Ability to work as a team member, including within an MDT Managing patients with complex needs Ability to motivate self and others
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
279-6933386-JAN25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated dietitian to join our paediatric team at the Royal Alexandra's Children's Hospital, covering a dedicated community caseload of paediatric home enteral feeding patients in the mid-Sussex area.
This post is based in the community across mid-Sussex with some sharing of the caseload in the Brighton and Hove area. The role will include reviews of children and young people via phone/video calls and face to face in clinics across the area, in schools, Child Development Centres, Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath) and the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital (Brighton), as well as home visits. There is close liaison with families and a wide range of carers including nursery and education providers and the role involves working as part of a wider community MDT to support patients and their families.
You would work alongside another band 7 home enteral feeding dietitian and be part of a very well-respected, highly knowledgeable team of 10 experienced and supportive Paediatric Dietitians.
Applicants should have a good knowledge of paediatric enteral nutrition. Any necessary training and support can be provided.
Main duties of the job
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist area of paediatric home enteral feeding.
You will be responsible for a dedicated caseload in the mid-Sussex geographical area, and share some of the caseload in the Brighton and Hove area, jointly with another home enteral feeding dietitian.
You will play a key role in the nutritional management of this patient group and will provide specialist advice, education and support to paediatric patients, their parents/guardians, carers and other health professionals.
Undertake relevant audit and research to further best practice.
Provide training to undergraduate dietitians and supervising their clinical placements in paediatrics.
Participate in continuing professional development, audit and research within this specialist area to further best practice.
Attendance at MDT case meetings, child safeguarding, serious case review and paediatric case conferences as required.
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 our Wellbeing 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
Please see job description and person specification for full details.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Dietetics Degree or Post Graduate Diploma HCPC Registration
Desirable
BDA Paediatric Modules
Experience
Essential
Substantial clinical dietetic experience in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings Paediatric experience, including enteral nutrition MDT working Teaching experience with patients / health care professionals
Desirable
Experience of working with paediatric home enteral feeding patients Previous experience of clinical supervision of student dietitians
Skills
Essential
Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Ability to work as a team member, including within an MDT Managing patients with complex needs Ability to motivate self and others
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
279-6933386-JAN25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
