Job overview
Are you a band 5 dietitian looking to move on to the next step or a band 6 wishing to move into a different speciality? Are you interested in gaining more experience of working with more complex patients? If the answer is yes, then this job could be right for you!
We are excited to be in the position to offer a band 6 post working within our inpatient team. The work will involve covering our emergency floor, general medicine, endocrinology and haematology wards; with support from. There will also be the opportunity to cover an outpatient clinic and possibly shadow/gain experience of critical care.
Worthing hospital is located 5 minutes walk from the sea and the vibrant town centre. The South Downs are close by and we have excellent links to London and Brighton.
This vacancy is full time, but we may consider a job share dependent on applicants.
Main duties of the job
The role will include seeing patients who require complex dietetic input to optimise their nutritional status through oral and enteral feeding routes, including parenteral nutrition. Strong clinical skills and an ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges experienced by patients with a variety of health conditions. We are looking for a good team player and an ability to manage a busy caseload. A high standard of personal organisation and time management are essential. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills and have some experience of MDT working.
We are a research active Therapy Service with strong links to the Trust Research and Innovation Committee and local HEIs. We are continuing to develop and support local clinical research activity and will support staff to develop clinical academic careers. Therapies Services has a professional skills development programme that complements clinical knowledge and skills learning which staff are encouraged to attend.
Please give us a call or come for an informal visit if you have any questions about the post.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work as part of the Dietitians Department in providing a quality dietetic service to inpatients. The post-holder will manage their workload, in conjunction with the wider team:
1. Manage a caseload of patients admitted to the emergency floor and other wards
2. Participate in MDT working, meetings, audit and research
As part of the dietetic services, the post-holder will:
3. Participate in supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement.
4. Support supervision of band 5 dietitians and dietetic support workers.
5. Cover clinical workload of other dietitians, e.g. during annual leave.
6. Undertake normal activities of the department – MDT working, projects, meetings, service developments, audits & research, CPD, developing resources, training other health professionals, lead/participate in national awareness events (Nutrition & Hydration week, Dietitians week), etc
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for details.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
7. Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
8. Evidence of post registration study or development
9. Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration – dietitian
Desirable criteria
10. Relevant other training or qualification (or working towards), e.g. Masters, 2nd relevant degree, leadership course
11. Member of BDA or other body conferring professional insurance - full
Skills
Essential criteria
12. Good communication skills in range formats and settings – written, teaching, involvement of carers, MDT working, patients with communication problems, etc
13. Managing patients with complex needs – high medical complexity, MDT working
14. Ability to work as a team member including working within an MDT
15. Experience in the clinical training of student dietitians or other staff
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
17. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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