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 post based at St Richards Hospital in Chichester—an historic city close to the sea and the South Downs, with easy access by train to London and Brighton.
Rotations include acute medical/surgery respiratory. You will also have one outpatient clinic per week, patient talks, and staff training, providing you with fantastic experience.
You will be part of a well-respected team including paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, stroke, and critical care in a Teaching Trust. There will be opportunities to gain experience within specialist teams. Our Trust also offers an excellent Preceptorship programme for all new staff in a Band 5 position.
This is a 10-month fixed-term (with possible extension) on-site, full-time position. Job Share may be considered.
We will accept your application if you are about to qualify in the UK shortly or if you have Band 5 experience and are looking to develop your skills.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Dietetic management of nominated inpatient acute wards including general medical, surgical, cardiac, and respiratory wards
2. Outpatient clinics
3. Teaching & training
4. Student training
5. Service development
6. Clinical cover of more senior dietitians during leave and shadowing opportunities in specialties
At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we exemplify the excellence, ambition, and values that have defined the NHS for over 70 years.
We are a vibrant and inclusive organization with patient care at our core. Our dedicated staff work together to put Patients First. Our mission, summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, reflects our commitment to continuous improvement.
We treat patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our extensive staff wellbeing programme supports you when needed, recognizing that caring for others begins with caring for yourself.
As a university trust and healthcare research leader, we value learning, teaching, and training to help you grow and develop. Choosing UHSussex means choosing a long, fulfilling career where your impact is visible and valued.
For more information, visit: UHSussex Candidate Information Pack
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Allen Downer
* Job Title: Advanced Dietitian
* Email: a.downer@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01243 788122
* EXT 32501
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