Rotational Dietitian

Job description

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? Join our friendly Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 5 Rotational Dietitian.

This exciting role offers experience across acute and community settings, including Stroke, Frailty, Surgery, Gastroenterology and Orthopaedics. You will support patients with their nutritional needs, provide advice to the wider multidisciplinary team, and contribute to quality improvement projects.

In community settings, you will work with patients in clinics, virtually, by telephone, and in their own homes or care homes.

Our supportive department includes over 40 clinicians and support staff across a wide range of specialties, providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for dietetic management of a range of patients (using specialist knowledge and skills), including: general medical inpatients, surgical inpatients, rehab inpatients, general outpatients, community based nutrition support patients living in their own homes and residential homes.
• To undertake regular outpatient phone clinics and a face to face general outpatient clinic.
• To undertake patient group education sessions in specialist areas including Cardiac rehab and Coeliac disease.
• To provide relevant training to Nursing staff, Catering staff, patients and their carers and third sector organisations.
• To develop and audit resources to support and identify educational development within East Sussex Healthcare, acting as a resource for specialist information.
• To support training and supervision of student dietitians during their clinical placements.
• To work as an integral member of the dietetic team supporting other team members as required.
• To undertake regular audit of services provided.

Working for our organisation

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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. 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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• A BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/ or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registered

Desirable criteria

• Previous work experience demonstrated

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
• Experience of conducting patient and other health professional group education

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in an Acute/Community Environment

Skills

Essential criteria

• Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and research relating to nutrition and dietetics
• Knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products
• Knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products
• Knowledge of medications and drug nutrient interactions
• Thorough understanding of new patient assessment and treatment
• Understanding of the NHS Plan and Trust objectives and vision
• The ability to communicate information accurately, effectively and sensitively, both verbal and written
• Evidence of communicating with other professionals at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication and active listening skills
• Experience of motivating others
• Excellent report and note writing
• Experience teaching on a one to one, and group basis
• Experience working within an MDT
• Evidence of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Experience of using Anthropometrics
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable criteria

• Good understanding of relevant NICE guidelines; NHS policy; local health strategies
• Experience working within an MDT

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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