Dietetic Consultant

About the Job

St Richards Hospital is a 450-bed district general hospital situated in Chichester. As a Dietetic Consultant at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working as part of the dietetic and multidisciplinary teams to provide specialist advice, education, and support to patients, carers, and other health professionals within the specialities of adult diabetes and bariatric surgery.

This role requires a qualified HCPC registered Dietitian with at least 3 years post-graduate NHS experience, including 2 years at senior level. You should have recent experience of working in the nutritional management of patients in this specialty and excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

As a valued member of our team, you will benefit from a competitive salary of £42,000 - £50,000 per annum, a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for continuing professional development, audit, and research within this specialist area, training to undergraduate Dietitians, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice, education, and support to patients, carers, and other health professionals within the specialities of adult diabetes and bariatric surgery
• Work as part of the dietetic and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care
• Supervise undergraduate Dietitians during clinical placements
• Participate in continuing professional development, audit, and research within this specialist area

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