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About
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.
Advanced Community Dietitian
Accepting applications until: 08-Dec-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 08-Dec-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton and Hove
- Postcode
- BN2 5BE
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Dietetics
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
1.0WTE Permanent band 7 Advanced Community Dietitian
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Community Dietetic Team in Brighton & Hove.
You will cover a dedicated caseload of HEF and undernutrition patients in their own homes & nursing homes across Brighton & Hove. You may also be required to provide some cover to our Community Dietitian who covers Mid-Sussex eg during her leave.
You should have a good range of general and acute/community experience at Band 6 or Band 7 level which must include complex nutrition support & clinical reasoning experience.
Additional training can be provided to the right candidate.
As a teaching hospital there are great opportunities for teaching and training within the trust. You would also be expected to play an active role in the clinical supervision and development of student and junior dietitians.
The department is a great place to work and our input is highly valued. There is an excellent community MDT and our team of community dietitians are well respected.
You would be part of a wider supportive and enthusiastic large team of Dietitians & admin staff.
Informal visits are very welcome.
Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss this post.
Advert
As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will take the lead and demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist area of community dietetics for patients requiring home enteral feeds or domiciliary visits for undernutrition.
You will play a key role in the nutritional management of this patient group and will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals.
You will actively be involved in the trust’s clinical governance programme and quality framework agenda by taking lead responsibility for ensuring continuing professional development, audit and research activities within this specialist area.
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
Clinical
To work autonomously providing expert dietary advice based on clinical evidence to:
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Home enteral feeding patients; providing support and taking responsibility for a dedicated caseload within the Brighton and Hove City
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Patients experiencing malnutrition referred by their GP including those in Nursing homes or who require domiciliary visits.
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Telephone and domiciliary visits to support patients discharged to the community setting as required.
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Cover for community dietitian in mid Sussex during periods of leave/exceptional circumstances
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Cover for community dietitians in Brighton & Hove during periods of leave
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Rarely cover to acute wards ....
Please see JD and PS for full details.
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.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Dietetics Qualitifcation
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate training eg PENG, tube competencies
- CBT modules/Motivational interviewing
- relevant courses
- BDA member
Experience
Essential criteria
- Good range of NHS in and outpatient exp at B6 level
- Acute exp - nutrition support, enteral tube feeding
- MDT working
- Good understanding of feeding pumps & devices
Desirable criteria
- Experience with those ambivalent to change
- Community Dietetics - clinics, home visits, nursing home
Teaching/Training
Essential criteria
- Student dietetic training - experience & qualification
- Teaching experience with patients/HCPs
Desirable criteria
- Line management
Service development
Essential criteria
- demonstrable exp of service dev eg diet sheets/pathways/protocols
Desirable criteria
- demonstrable exp of audit & research
other
Desirable criteria
- other relevant exp as given in application form
Equality Diversity and 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).
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Camille Harrison
- Job title
- Principal dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Informal visits are very welcome
Please contact Camille Harrison on: 01273696955 ext 64327
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