We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Dietitian to join our friendly team to work as a key, valued and active member of the Diabetes multidisciplinary and dietetic teams. This is permanent part-time post. The applicant must be self-motivated, well-organised and be confident communicator. Informal visits or discussions about the role are very welcome. Based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton AND Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath. Regular travel between sites is required, a car driver and access to a car for work is desirable although there is a bus service between the two sites and both are well situated for public transport.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in a team of advanced diabetes dietitians and receive regular expert clinical supervision. They will see adult patients with Type 1 Diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy in out-patient clinics across two hospital sites. This post offers excellent opportunities to develop working relationships with a wide MDT network including Diabetes Consultants, Diabetes Specialist nurses, Specialist Clinical Psychologists, GPs, and Practice nurses. The post holder will participate in continuing professional development, audit and research within this specialist area to further best practice and personal development. They will also be involved in supporting junior dietitians and students. If you have substantial post graduate clinical dietetic experience including working with people with diabetes, please contact us to discuss this post.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake dietetic assessments of referred patients with diabetes taking into account medical, social, cultural and psychological factors.
• Determine appropriate dietetic treatment and develop treatment plans.
• Develop expert knowledge of diabetes technologies and provide training to patients, carers and staff.
• Negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve targets and overcome barriers to change including dietary, environmental, social and psychological factors.
  
• Communicate complex information in an understandable form to patients who may have barriers to communication and understanding
  
• Calculate nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of anthropometry, biochemistry, clinical condition and other physical parameters
  
• Work as an integral part of the Diabetes MDT to ensure holistic patient care
  
• Please see attached JD & Personal Specification

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics

Desirable

• Post registration training in cognitive behavioural therapy
• Student clinical facilitator training course
• British Dietetic Association diabetes course
• RELEVANT POST GRAD COURSES
• MSc/PHD in Diabetes or Nutrition & Dietetics

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates experience of service development
• Demonstrates experience of audit

Desirable

• Demonstrates experience of research
• Car owner

Registration

Essential

• State registration with the Health profession Council
• Member of British Dietetic Association

Desirable

• Member of BDA diabetes specialist group

Clinical

Essential

• good range of clinical dietetic experience
• Experience working with people who have diabetes

Desirable

• NHS or similar dietetic experience in e.g. acute/community/diabetes
• Experience with those ambivalent to change

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4EX

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