Job summary
- Main area
- Advanced Dietitian
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 23.6 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-6395341-JUL24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Haywards Heath
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Diabetes Dietitian
Band 7
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
Main duties of the job
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, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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 with diabetes taking into account medical, social, cultural and psychological factors.
- Determine appropriate dietetic treatment and develop treatment plans.
- Develop expert knowledge of diabetes technologies and provide training to patients, carers and staff.
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Negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve targets and overcome barriers to change including dietary, environmental, social and psychological factors.
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Communicate complex information in an understandable form to patients who may have barriers to communication and understanding
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Calculate nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of anthropometry, biochemistry, clinical condition and other physical parameters
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Work as an integral part of the Diabetes MDT to ensure holistic patient care
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Please see attached JD & Personal Specification
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics
Desirable criteria
- Post registration training in cognitive behavioural therapy
- Student clinical facilitator training course
- British Dietetic Association diabetes course
- RELEVANT POST GRAD COURSES
- MSc/PHD in Diabetes or Nutrition & Dietetics
Other
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates experience of service development
- Demonstrates experience of audit
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates experience of research
- Car owner
Registration
Essential criteria
- State registration with the Health profession Council
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable criteria
- Member of BDA diabetes specialist group
Clinical
Essential criteria
- good range of clinical dietetic experience
- Experience working with people who have diabetes
Desirable criteria
- NHS or similar dietetic experience in e.g. acute/community/diabetes
- Experience with those ambivalent to change
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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
- Camille Harrison
- Job title
- Principal Dietitian - Renal, Diabetes, Community
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
ext 64327
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