Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Paediatric Team based at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton.
The role is hospital based, providing outpatient and inpatient cover, including general medical ward and oncology day case unit.
You would be part of a very well-respected, highly knowledgeable team of 10 experienced and supportive Paediatric Dietitians.
Applicants should have some experience of working in paediatric dietetics. Further training and support can be provided.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this post.
Main duties of the job
This post provides specialist dietetic care to our varied paediatric caseload including general clinics and inpatient ward cover, including oncology day case unit.
You will be involved in meetings, e.g. discharge meetings, multidisciplinary case conferences, etc. and participate in the education of other health professionals, including student dietitians. Any post holder will have the opportunity of being involved in the wider department projects and service improvements.
About us
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 ourWellbeing Programmefor 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please contact the department if you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please contact the department if you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration - dietitian
Desirable
- BDA Paediatric Module
- Member of BDA or other body conferring professional insurance - full
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills in range of formats and settings - written, teaching, involvement of carers, MDT working, patients with communication problems, etc
- Clinical dietetic experience in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings
- Paediatric experience
- Ability to work as a team member including working within an MDT
Desirable
- Experience in the clinical training of student dietitians
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration - dietitian
Desirable
- BDA Paediatric Module
- Member of BDA or other body conferring professional insurance - full
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills in range of formats and settings - written, teaching, involvement of carers, MDT working, patients with communication problems, etc
- Clinical dietetic experience in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings
- Paediatric experience
- Ability to work as a team member including working within an MDT
Desirable
- Experience in the clinical training of student dietitians
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
