Specialist Dietitian

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Dietitian to join our friendly team to work as a key, valued and active member of the Diabetes multidisciplinary and dietetic teams. This is permanent part-time post. The applicant must be self-motivated, well-organised and be confident communicator. Informal visits or discussions about the role are very welcome. Based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton AND Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath . Regular travel between sites is required, a car driver and access to a car for work is desirable although there is a bus service between the two sites and both are well situated for public transport.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in a team of advanced diabetes dietitians and receive regular expert clinical supervision. They will see adult patients with Type 1 Diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy in out-patient clinics across two hospital sites. This post offers excellent opportunities to develop working relationships with a wide MDT network including Diabetes Consultants, Diabetes Specialist nurses, Specialist Clinical Psychologists, GPs, and Practice nurses. The post holder will participate in continuing professional development, audit and research within this specialist area to further best practice and personal development. They will also be involved in supporting junior dietitians and students. If you have substantial post graduate clinical dietetic experience including working with people with diabetes, please contact us to discuss this post.

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, 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 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 - 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

Undertake dietetic assessments of referred patients with diabetes taking into account medical, social, cultural and psychological factors. Determine appropriate dietetic treatment and develop treatment plans. Develop expert knowledge of diabetes technologies and provide training to patients, carers and staff.

Negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve targets and overcome barriers to change including dietary, environmental, social and psychological factors.

Communicate complex information in an understandable form to patients who may have barriers to communication and understanding

Calculate nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of anthropometry, biochemistry, clinical condition and other physical parameters

Work as an integral part of the Diabetes MDT to ensure holistic patient care

Please see attached JD & Personal Specification

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics

Desirable criteria

Post registration training in cognitive behavioural therapy Student clinical facilitator training course British Dietetic Association diabetes course RELEVANT POST GRAD COURSES MSc/PHD in Diabetes or Nutrition & Dietetics

Other

Essential criteria

Demonstrates experience of service development Demonstrates experience of audit

Desirable criteria

Demonstrates experience of research Car owner

Registration

Essential criteria

State registration with the Health profession Council Member of British Dietetic Association

Desirable criteria

Member of BDA diabetes specialist group

Clinical

Essential criteria

good range of clinical dietetic experience Experience working with people who have diabetes

Desirable criteria

NHS or similar dietetic experience in e.g. acute/community/diabetes Experience with those ambivalent to change

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. 

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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