University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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 is a rotational post which includes two sites, the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. PRH is a friendly district general and RSCH is a busy new purpose built hospital with several tertiary specialities. They are both part of the wider Teaching Trust. Rotations include acute medical/surgery/cardiac & respiratory. 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 regional specialities for paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, renal, neurology & neurosciences, critical care and trauma in a Teaching Trust. This is a permanent, on-site, full time position. There is a small amount of flexibility with daily start & finish times. Rotation sites and posts are not decided yet for the new year. 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. If you are an overseas candidate we politely request you have your full HCPC registration already and are aware we are unable to offer a relocation package. Main duties of the job
Dietetic management of nominated inpatient acute wards including general medical, surgical, cardiac & respiratory wards Teaching & training Student training Clinical cover of more senior dietitians during leave Rotations between different Trust sites Job responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical, cardiac and surgical problems. Run a weekly general clinic. Conduct talks to patient groups e.g. cardiac rehab, first line IBS. Provide talks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk. 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 the 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 such as Cardiac Rehab and delivery of part of the weight management programme. Rotate between Trust sites. Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD HCPC registration Clinical courses e.g. student training Previous NHS/Nursing Home employment Experience
Well written person spec clearly showing skills & experience relevant to this role Member of BDA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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. Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time, Job share Reference Number
279-6845363-DEC24 Job Locations
Princess Royal Hospital &/or Royal Sussex County Hospital
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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 is a rotational post which includes two sites, the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath and the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton. PRH is a friendly district general and RSCH is a busy new purpose built hospital with several tertiary specialities. They are both part of the wider Teaching Trust. Rotations include acute medical/surgery/cardiac & respiratory. 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 regional specialities for paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, renal, neurology & neurosciences, critical care and trauma in a Teaching Trust. This is a permanent, on-site, full time position. There is a small amount of flexibility with daily start & finish times. Rotation sites and posts are not decided yet for the new year. 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. If you are an overseas candidate we politely request you have your full HCPC registration already and are aware we are unable to offer a relocation package. Main duties of the job
Dietetic management of nominated inpatient acute wards including general medical, surgical, cardiac & respiratory wards Teaching & training Student training Clinical cover of more senior dietitians during leave Rotations between different Trust sites Job responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical, cardiac and surgical problems. Run a weekly general clinic. Conduct talks to patient groups e.g. cardiac rehab, first line IBS. Provide talks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk. 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 the 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 such as Cardiac Rehab and delivery of part of the weight management programme. Rotate between Trust sites. Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD HCPC registration Clinical courses e.g. student training Previous NHS/Nursing Home employment Experience
Well written person spec clearly showing skills & experience relevant to this role Member of BDA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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. Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working Pattern
Full-time, Job share Reference Number
279-6845363-DEC24 Job Locations
Princess Royal Hospital &/or Royal Sussex County Hospital
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