Advanced Gastrointestinal Dietitian

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

We have a fantastic vacancy for a part time Band 7 Dietitian work on the purpose built Digestive Diseases Unit at RSCH in Brighton to cover maternity leave. This unit provides local and regional care for medical and surgical gastroenterology patients.

The post involves inpatient ward work, outpatient clinics and group sessions such as FODMAP. There is a high level of nutrition support involved in this post, both enteral and parenteral. Cross cover for critical care during periods of leave may be required.

On our Brighton Site we provide regional services for cancer, renal, head & neck, stroke, trauma, gastro, paediatrics, HIV, cardiac and much more. We're a large, very friendly team and would be really keen to hear from you if you have a good range of acute experience. Informal visits/calls are very welcome so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Main duties of the job

This post is based in the Digestive Diseases Unit and provides dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients.

You will work very closely with the whole MDT in this very specialised post.

Substantial experience in all aspects of nutrition support is essential including enteral tube feeding. Experience of parenteral nutrition is essential.

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.

Candidate Information Pack

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7073461-MAY25

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will take the lead and demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist area of gastroenterology including medical and surgical.

You will play a lead role in the nutritional management of this patient group and will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals.

You will provide a lead on relevant clinics and/or group sessions e.g. FODMAP or Coeliac.

In addition you will actively be involved in the trusts clinical governance programme and quality framework agenda by taking lead responsibility for ensuring continuing professional development, audit and research activities within this specialist area.

You will be responsible for close working with all members of the Nutrition Support Team and other Advanced Gastrointestinal Dietitians.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will take the lead and demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist area of gastroenterology including medical and surgical.

You will play a lead role in the nutritional management of this patient group and will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals.

You will provide a lead on relevant clinics and/or group sessions e.g. FODMAP or Coeliac.

You will be responsible for close working with all members of the Nutrition Support Team and other Advanced Gastrointestinal Dietitians.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Clinical

Essential

HCPC qualified
Significant clinical experience including nutrition support
MDT working
Service development
Parenteral Nutrition experience

Desirable

Gastroenterology experience
Research/audit
Student training
Relevant courses eg PENG, CBT

Equality Diversity and 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

Clinical

Essential

HCPC qualified
Significant clinical experience including nutrition support
MDT working
Service development
Parenteral Nutrition experience

Desirable

Gastroenterology experience
Research/audit
Student training
Relevant courses eg PENG, CBT

Equality Diversity and 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.