Job summary
- Main area
- Dietetics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 10 months (fixed term with possible extension)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 279-7132991-APR25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Dietitian
Band 5
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
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 would also have one outpatient clinic per week, patient talks and staff training so you would gain fantastic experience.
You would be part of a well-respected team including paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, stroke and critical care in a Teaching Trust. You will have the opportunity to gain some experience within the specialist teams. Our Trust also offers an excellent Preceptorship programme for all new staff in a Band 5 position.
This is for a 10month fixed term (with possible extension) Band 5, 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 you are looking to develop your skills.
Main duties of the job
- Dietetic management of nominated inpatient acute wards including general medical, surgical, cardiac & respiratory wards
- Outpatient clinics
- Teaching & training
- Student training
- Service development
- Clinical cover of more senior dietitians during leave and opportunity to shadow specialities
Working for our organisation
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.
We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. 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 no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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.
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical and surgical problems.
Run a weekly general clinic.
Talks to patient groups
Talks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk.
To work as a member of the dietetic team and with other healthcare professionals, nurses, speech therapy, catering, doctors, etc to ensure an efficient, clinically up to date dietetic service is provided.
Be involved in cover of other Acute Dietitians as required.
Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients with a variety of clinical complexity. This will include undertaking individual patient consultations at ward level, in out-patients and patient group education sessions.
For full details please see job description & person spec
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD
- HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
- UK graduate awaiting HCPC registration
Training & Expereince
Essential criteria
- NHS Acute Dietetic Hospital Placement/Student Training
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment
Person spec/other relevant exp
Essential criteria
- Well written person spec clearly showing skills & exp relevant to this role
Desirable criteria
- Member of BDA
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Allen Downer
- Job title
- Advanced Dietitian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243788122
- Additional information
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