Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Investing in Rehabilitation and Home First services to deliver 'The Art of the Possible'
At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), we're not just imagining a better future for healthcare--we're building it.
We are committed to improving outcomes for patients, and driven by a quality improvement approach we're rethinking what's possible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in our Acute Therapy, Urgent Community Response, and Virtual Ward services.
As part of our "Art of the Possible" vision, we're delivering rehabilitation and care that is:
Our Home First and Virtual Ward models are at the heart of this transformation--enabling people to recover in their own homes with hospital-level support, surrounded by comfort, dignity, and expert care.
? This means:
But innovation doesn't happen without passionate people. That's why we're investing not just in services--but in you.
We're recruiting now for talented individuals to join our expanding teams in both acute and community settings.
Main duties of the job
To work as an integral member of the gastroenterology clinical team. To be responsible for the specialist nutrition and dietetic management of patients on the caseload using specialist knowledge and skills.
To support the prevention of unplanned hospital admissions, responding to patients who require urgent assessments and in collaboration with the patient and community integrated team, set up management plans to enable the patient to stay at home where possible.
To work as an integral member of multi-disciplinary teams and Nutrition & Dietetic service acting as an expert on the dietetic management of patients providing advice, support and training to staff, advising on change in dietetic treatment in line with evidence based practise.
To work alongside the Band 7 Team Leads and other clinical leads, as an expert on the dietetic management of conditions related to your current rotation. Providing advice, support and training to staff, advising on change in dietetic treatment in line with evidence based practise.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Using your proven specialist knowledge and skills to assess and treat our patients by providing high quality, complex nutritional and dietetic advice in order to contribute to the care of patients enabling them to make informed choices about their health and related behaviours.
There are opportunities to further develop your clinical and leadership skills to manage complex patients and support staff within the wider team.
Please refer to the job description attached for full details.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Want to chat before you apply? Reach out to our friendly team:
Nigel Ellens, Service Manager Acute Therapy: nigel.ellens@nhs.net Claire Lockwood, Service Manager Urgent Community Response: claire.lockwood@nhs.net Amy Marsden, Service Manager Virtual Ward: amy.marsden@nhs.net Laura Jones, Head of SLT: laura.jones39@nhs.net Hannah Perry, Service Manager Dietetics: hannahperry@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Using your proven specialist knowledge and skills to assess and treat our patients by providing high quality, complex nutritional and dietetic advice in order to contribute to the care of patients enabling them to make informed choices about their health and related behaviours.
There are opportunities to further develop your clinical and leadership skills to manage complex patients and support staff within the wider team.
Please refer to the job description attached for full details.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Want to chat before you apply? Reach out to our friendly team:
Nigel Ellens, Service Manager Acute Therapy: nigel.ellens@nhs.net Claire Lockwood, Service Manager Urgent Community Response: claire.lockwood@nhs.net Amy Marsden, Service Manager Virtual Ward: amy.marsden@nhs.net Laura Jones, Head of SLT: laura.jones39@nhs.net Hannah Perry, Service Manager Dietetics: hannahperry@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent Current State Registration with Health Professional Council
- Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in behavioural change/ motivational interviewing techniques
Experience
Essential
- Experience of gastroenterology patients and enteral nutrition.
- Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
- Conducting patient and other health professional group education
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating complex patients incl parenteral nutrition
- Training of Student Dietitians
Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice.
- Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics.
- In depth knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions
Desirable
- Current NHS policies and initiatives
- Evidence of relevant specialist interest group (British Dietetic Association)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent Current State Registration with Health Professional Council
- Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area
Desirable
- Postgraduate training in behavioural change/ motivational interviewing techniques
Experience
Essential
- Experience of gastroenterology patients and enteral nutrition.
- Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
- Conducting patient and other health professional group education
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating complex patients incl parenteral nutrition
- Training of Student Dietitians
Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice.
- Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics.
- In depth knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions
Desirable
- Current NHS policies and initiatives
- Evidence of relevant specialist interest group (British Dietetic Association)
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).
