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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our friendly team at our busy, district general,  Princess Royal Hospital in the lovely Hayward's Heath.

This is a full time, permanent post.

We will accept your application if you are due to graduate from University this summer and are waiting for your HCPC registration. Please make it clear in your application if this is the case.

Our hospital trust is rated ‘outstanding for caring’ by CQC and this is a really great place to develop your career.

You will work closely with the other senior dietitians at PRH with excellent support and development opportunities. You will cover general medical/surgical wards and one outpatient clinic per week.

The post includes patient talks and healthcare professional training so you would gain fantastic experience.

The post involves student training after you have had 6 months experience and attended the relevant training course.

You would be part of a well-respected, highly knowledgeable department of dietitians including regional specialities for paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, renal, neurology & neurosciences, critical care and trauma in the wider Trust.

The Trust also provides a multi professional AHP preceptorship course for Band 5 staff in addition to department supervision sessions.

Questions and informal visits are welcome.

We regret that there are no relocation packages attached to this post.

Main duties of the job

Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients with a variety of clinical complexity.  This will include undertaking individual patient consultations at ward level, out-patients and patient group education sessions such as cardiac rehab.

Dietetic treatment plans will sometimes require the inclusion of ACBS (Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances) listed nutrition products (enteral feeds, nutritional supplement products, etc.).  Following assessment and development of treatment plans you will be required to communicate with GPs/doctors on the ACBS items needed.  These items will be used in line with clinical/professional guidelines and with guidance from senior dietitians. 

Skilled at undertaking measurements on patients – height (via different methods), weight, waist measurements, circumferences.

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.