B5 Rotational Dietitian

Integrated Care System; Hastings; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Hastings is seeking a Dietitian to manage dietetic services for various patients. Responsibilities include conducting outpatient clinics, providing patient education, and supporting clinical staff. Candidates must have a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and reflect a strong commitment to patient care. Fixed-term contract for 14 months with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• Previous experience of undertaking new patient assessment and treatment.
• Experience of conducting patient and other health professional group education.
• Experience working in an Acute/Community Environment.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for dietetic management of a range of patients.
• Undertake outpatient phone clinics and general outpatient clinics.
• Provide training to Nursing staff and develop educational resources.

Skills

Sound clinical knowledge

Knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Education

BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent

Health Professions Council Registered

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Investing in Rehabilitation and Home First services to deliver 'The Art of the Possible'

At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), we're not just imagining a better future for healthcare--we're building it.

We are committed to improving outcomes for patients, and driven by a quality improvement approach we're rethinking what's possible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in our Acute Therapy, Urgent Community Response, and Virtual Ward services.

As part of our "Art of the Possible" vision, we're delivering rehabilitation and care that is:

Closer to home

Faster to access

Seamlessly coordinated

Built around our patients

Our Home First and Virtual Ward models are at the heart of this transformation--enabling people to recover in their own homes with hospital-level support, surrounded by comfort, dignity, and expert care.

? This means:

Faster recovery and fewer hospital admissions

Truly personalised care, wherever it's needed

Greater independence and better outcomes for our communities

But innovation doesn't happen without passionate people. That's why we're investing not just in services--but in you.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for dietetic management of a range of patients (using specialist knowledge and skills), including: general medical inpatients, surgical inpatients, rehab inpatients, general outpatients, community based nutrition support patients living in their own homes and residential homes.

To undertake regular outpatient phone clinics and a face to face general outpatient clinic.

To undertake patient group education sessions in specialist areas including Cardiac rehab and Coeliac disease.

To provide relevant training to Nursing staff, Catering staff, patients and their carers and third sector organisations.

To develop and audit resources to support and identify educational development within East Sussex Healthcare, acting as a resource for specialist information.

To support training and supervision of student dietitians during their clinical placements.

To work as an integral member of the dietetic team supporting other team members as required.

To undertake regular audit of services provided.

Please refer to the job description attached.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/ or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registered
• Previous work experience demonstrated

Experience

• Previous experience of undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
• Experience of conducting patient and other health professional group education
• Experience working in an Acute/Community Environment

Skills

• Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and research relating to nutrition and dietetics
• Knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products
• Knowledge of medications and drug nutrient interactions
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good understanding of relevant NICE guidelines; NHS policy; local health strategies
• Experience working within an MDT

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.

Cross site(DGH / Conquest / BIU / Rye / Avenue House)

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CF5133-A-A

Job locations

Cross site(DGH / Conquest / BIU / Rye / Avenue House)