Rotational Dietitian

NHS; Hastings; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sussex is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Rotational Dietitian to join their Dietetic Team. The role involves managing the nutritional care of patients across various settings, providing specialist advice and education. Candidates should have a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent, along with registration with the Health Professions Council. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme enrollment

Access to onsite nurseries and restaurants

Qualifications

• Previous experience of new patient assessment and treatment required.
• Experience conducting patient and health professional education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietetic care for various patient groups including inpatients and outpatients.
• Conduct outpatient phone clinics and face-to-face consultations.
• Provide training to staff and educational sessions for patients.

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

Job summary

Are you looking for a new and exciting role? We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting and innovative Band 5 Rotational Dietitian post, working with primary and secondary care across East Sussex. As a Band 5 Dietitian within ESHT you will be supported in clinical rotations across the Acute and Community settings. Duties include providing specialist advice to Stroke, Frailty, Surgery, Gastroenterology and Orthopaedics inpatients in the Acute Hospitals, Rehabilitation Hospitals and Outpatient clinics. You will liaise closely with the patient’s relatives and carers regarding ongoing nutritional care and discharge planning. You will also provide expert nutritional advice and knowledge to the wider MDT. In community settings you will support patients in face‑to‑face clinics, via virtual/telephone clinics, as well as in their home and in care home settings, to manage their oral and enteral nutritional requirements.

Main duties

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.

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 at only £50 a year.

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

Person Specification – Qualifications

Essential

• A BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/ or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registered

Desirable

• Previous work experience demonstrated

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
• Experience of conducting patient and other health professional group education

Desirable

• Experience working in an Acute/Community Environment

Skills

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Good understanding of relevant NICE guidelines; NHS policy; local health strategies
• Experience working within an MDT