Job summary
Are you looking for a new and exciting role? We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting and innovative post working within primary and secondary care across East Sussex.
The successful candidate will focus on supporting the paediatric and prescribing support dietetics teams, across a varied caseload that covers a variety of clinical conditions.
Our close knit and supportive Dietetic Department includes over 40 clinicians and associated staff working across the specialities of community nutrition support, diabetes, gastroenterology, inpatients, intensive care, oncology, paediatrics, prescribing support and rehabilitation. Our department also includes Primary Care Network (PCN) dietitians, plus our apprentice dietitians and trainee Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) dietitians. We promote and value a strong focus on health and wellbeing in our team, including through social events and activities.
Main duties of the job
You will work as an integral member of the paediatric and prescribing support dietetics teams, supporting with patient care which may include clinic appointments, group sessions and home visits. You will also play a key role in developing new resources and supporting the improvement of the dietetic service for patients.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a team member liaising closely with paediatric and prescribing support dietetics teams. Along with patients, carers, nursing, therapy, and otherhealth professional staff and clinical nutrition companies.
To support the teams in the delivery of clinical care to patients.
To support the teams in the delivery of trainingand education to patients and staff.
To deliver the service in line with relevant policies,procedures and standards.
To undertake administrative duties, project work, audit and research as required.
The ability to travel independently between sites and domiciliary visits. Car driver / owner is preferable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a team member liaising closely with paediatric and prescribing support dietetics teams. Along with patients, carers, nursing, therapy, and otherhealth professional staff and clinical nutrition companies.
To support the teams in the delivery of clinical care to patients.
To support the teams in the delivery of trainingand education to patients and staff.
To deliver the service in line with relevant policies,procedures and standards.
To undertake administrative duties, project work, audit and research as required.
The ability to travel independently between sites and domiciliary visits. Car driver / owner is preferable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education including A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2
- An advanced / higher level apprenticeship for example AP apprenticeship or similar and / or NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of preparing, presenting teaching sessions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge in nutrition and diet therapy and its importance.
- Able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
- Able to collect and record information accurately.
- Aware of own limitations and will seek advice from senior colleagues when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of nutritional value of different foods
- Knowledge of dietary needs of different groups of patients
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to different sites in a cost effective and timely manner. duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of general education including A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2
- An advanced / higher level apprenticeship for example AP apprenticeship or similar and / or NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work
Desirable
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of preparing, presenting teaching sessions
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge in nutrition and diet therapy and its importance.
- Able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
- Able to collect and record information accurately.
- Aware of own limitations and will seek advice from senior colleagues when required
Desirable
- Knowledge of nutritional value of different foods
- Knowledge of dietary needs of different groups of patients
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to different sites in a cost effective and timely manner. duties
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
Cross site. Eastbourne DGH / Avenue House / Bexhill Hospital / Conquest Hospital Hastings
Eastbourne
BN21 3XY
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
