Dietitian

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join their dedicated team. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to work across two hospital sites, providing dietetic management for a diverse range of patients. You will gain invaluable experience through rotations in acute medical, surgical, and specialty wards, while also engaging in teaching and training. The Trust fosters a supportive environment that champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels valued. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Wellbeing Programme

Supportive Team Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified in Dietetics with HCPC registration.
• Experience in patient management and clinical assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseload of adult patients with various conditions.
• Conduct weekly clinics and staff training sessions.

Skills

Dietetics

Patient Management

Teaching & Training

Clinical Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

BSc in Dietetics

MSc in Dietetics

PhD in Dietetics

Tools

Clinical Software

Dietetic Assessment Tools

Job description

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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Princess Royal Hospital &/or Royal Sussex County Hospital

Town: Haywards Heath

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59

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

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

Detailed job description and main 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.

There are talks to patient groups e.g. cardiac rehab, first line IBS.

Talks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk.

To 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 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

Qualification

• Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD
• HCPC registration
• Clinical Courses e.g. student training
• Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment

Person spec/other relevant exp

• Well written person spec clearly showing skills & exp 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.

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: [e-mail]

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.