Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 10 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 279-6665894-NOV24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Community Dietitian
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian to work as a key and active member of the Community Dietitians team based at St Richards Hospital, Chichester.
This is a full-time post for a 12month fixed term. Part-time and secondment options would be considered.
The applicant must be self-motivated, well-organised and be confident communicator.
Informal visits or discussions about the role are very welcome.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of our friendly community dietitians team who are based at St Richards Hospital. The role involves providing dietetic advice to patients at home or in-patients in community hospital settings.
The post holder will participate in continuing professional development, audit and research within this specialist area to further best practice and personal development.
They will also be involved in supporting junior dietitians and students.
Regular travel between sites is required, a car driver and access to a car for work is essential.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Undertake dietetic assessments of referred patients taking into account medical, social, cultural and psychological factors. Calculate nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of anthropometry, biochemistry, clinical condition and other physical parameters.
- Determine and prescribe the appropriate dietetic treatment and develop treatment plans.
- Provide training to patients, carers and staff system and order equipment/appropriate ancillaries patients.
- Negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve targets, overcoming barriers to change including dietary, environmental, social and psychological factors.
- Communicate complex information in an understandable form to patients who may have barriers to communication and understanding.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Bachelor of science (Honors degree) Nutrition and Dietetics, Diploma in Nutrition and dietetics, or post graduate Diploma
Desirable criteria
- Post registration training in cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Student clinical facilitator training course
- RELEVANT POST GRAD COURSES
Registration
Essential criteria
- State registration with the Health profession Council
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable criteria
- Member of BDA specialist group
Clinical
Essential criteria
- Experience of NHS working
- Experience of working with people in the community setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience with those ambivalent to change
Other relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Car owner/driver
Desirable criteria
- eg research/audit/service development
People Management
Essential criteria
- Presentation skills to HCPs and patients
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable criteria
- Experience supervising students
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- 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 certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Mapson
- Job title
- Principal Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 831498
- Additional information
or Stephanie Richardson/Becky Tindal, Community Dietitians Team Lead 01243 831776
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