Welcome to East Sussex, a place that boasts a beautiful coastline, beaches and the South Downs National Park. Close to Brighton and rail links to London. Come and join our friendly, sociable, experienced dietetic team. Applications are invited from motivated HCPC registered dietitians who are keen to advance their clinical, professional and leadership skills from both the NHS and private sector. You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and in a team, as well as being organised and confident.
Are you looking for a new & exciting role? We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Paediatric Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. This is an exciting & innovative post working within paediatrics between primary & secondary care across East Sussex. Assistance for relocation and support with initial accommodation is available, please discuss at interview. There is also pastoral care support available to aid your smooth transition into living in East Sussex and working for ESHT.
We are a vibrant and thriving department that continually engages with new research & technology. We utilise globally renowned guest speakers to deliver training & utilise a paperless patient records system. The use of social media allows us to regularly share & celebrate our teams achievements (see @ESHTDietitians). In addition to this, the team promotes & values a strong focus on the health and wellbeing of our staff through social events & activities.
Main duties of the job Upon your successful appointment, you will hold a clinical caseload and work in a range of settings including paediatric ward, special care baby unit and outpatient clinics. You'll play a key role in helping us develop new resources and improving the paediatric dietetics service for our patients. The post holder will also be required to attend meetings or training across the wider county of East Sussex; therefore, being a car driver/owner is essential for this post.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a varied paediatric caseload across a variety of clinical conditions. You will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional team, and will be fully supported to develop your professional skills and areas of special clinical interest. We offer regular supervision and competency training opportunities for your ongoing professional development, along with improving patient care. Where identified in your appraisal and in line with service development, we also have access to postgraduate university funding for individual masters modules for professional development.
The paediatric team forms part of our close-knit & supportive Dietetic Department that includes over 40 clinicians & associated staff, supporting the specialities of paediatrics, diabetes, intensive care, inpatients, acute rehabilitation, general outpatients & community nutrition support.
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.
Job responsibilities To be responsible for the specialist nutrition and dietetic management of paediatric patients referred for nutritional advice in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (including assessment and treatment) using specialist knowledge and skills.
Please see job description for full details.
To independently manage and treat paediatric patients in the acute and community setting under the supervision of the Lead Paediatric Dietitian.
Person Specification Qualifications
4-year degree in Dietetics or equivalent with current State Registration with Health Professional Council
Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area
Postgraduate training in behavioural change/motivational interviewing techniques
Experience
Experience of enteral nutrition.
Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
Training of Student Dietitians
Paediatric experience
Conducting patient and other health professional group education
Skills
Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and NHS experience.
In-depth knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug-nutrient interactions
Excellent verbal, written and active listening skills with ability to write detailed reports and maintain accurate records
Teaching/supervisory skills on a one-to-one and group basis
Good presentation skills
To be able to organise and prioritise own day-to-day workload with good time management with the ability to organise and prioritise own clinical caseload
Current NHS policies and initiatives
Knowledge of current issues (including NICE guidelines) and research relating to dietetics.
To have an understanding of the function, components and benefits of clinical supervision and be able to give and receive clinical supervision, as well as identifying own development needs
Other
Able to travel timely/independently for community visits
Evidence that behaviour reflects Trust values
Member of the British Dietetic Association and evidence of relevant specialist interest
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
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Are you looking for a new & exciting role? We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Paediatric Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. This is an exciting & innovative post working within paediatrics between primary & secondary care across East Sussex. Assistance for relocation and support with initial accommodation is available, please discuss at interview. There is also pastoral care support available to aid your smooth transition into living in East Sussex and working for ESHT.
We are a vibrant and thriving department that continually engages with new research & technology. We utilise globally renowned guest speakers to deliver training & utilise a paperless patient records system. The use of social media allows us to regularly share & celebrate our teams achievements (see @ESHTDietitians). In addition to this, the team promotes & values a strong focus on the health and wellbeing of our staff through social events & activities.
Main duties of the job Upon your successful appointment, you will hold a clinical caseload and work in a range of settings including paediatric ward, special care baby unit and outpatient clinics. You'll play a key role in helping us develop new resources and improving the paediatric dietetics service for our patients. The post holder will also be required to attend meetings or training across the wider county of East Sussex; therefore, being a car driver/owner is essential for this post.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a varied paediatric caseload across a variety of clinical conditions. You will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional team, and will be fully supported to develop your professional skills and areas of special clinical interest. We offer regular supervision and competency training opportunities for your ongoing professional development, along with improving patient care. Where identified in your appraisal and in line with service development, we also have access to postgraduate university funding for individual masters modules for professional development.
The paediatric team forms part of our close-knit & supportive Dietetic Department that includes over 40 clinicians & associated staff, supporting the specialities of paediatrics, diabetes, intensive care, inpatients, acute rehabilitation, general outpatients & community nutrition support.
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.
Job responsibilities To be responsible for the specialist nutrition and dietetic management of paediatric patients referred for nutritional advice in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (including assessment and treatment) using specialist knowledge and skills.
Please see job description for full details.
To independently manage and treat paediatric patients in the acute and community setting under the supervision of the Lead Paediatric Dietitian.
Person Specification Qualifications
4-year degree in Dietetics or equivalent with current State Registration with Health Professional Council
Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area
Postgraduate training in behavioural change/motivational interviewing techniques
Experience
Experience of enteral nutrition.
Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
Training of Student Dietitians
Paediatric experience
Conducting patient and other health professional group education
Skills
Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and NHS experience.
In-depth knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug-nutrient interactions
Excellent verbal, written and active listening skills with ability to write detailed reports and maintain accurate records
Teaching/supervisory skills on a one-to-one and group basis
Good presentation skills
To be able to organise and prioritise own day-to-day workload with good time management with the ability to organise and prioritise own clinical caseload
Current NHS policies and initiatives
Knowledge of current issues (including NICE guidelines) and research relating to dietetics.
To have an understanding of the function, components and benefits of clinical supervision and be able to give and receive clinical supervision, as well as identifying own development needs
Other
Able to travel timely/independently for community visits
Evidence that behaviour reflects Trust values
Member of the British Dietetic Association and evidence of relevant specialist interest
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata
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