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Advanced Dietitian
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Flexible working
  • Other
0 hours per week (Bank hours only)
Job ref
279-7181490-MAY25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Richards Hospital
Town
Chichester
Salary
£23.60 - £27.01 per hour
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
28/05/2025 23:59

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank Advanced Diabetes Dietitian

Band 7

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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 our Wellbeing Programme  for 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. 

 

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Dietitian to join our bank to cover the specialist area of diabetes. 
This post will  work within a friendly team; working as a key, valued and active member of the Diabetes multidisciplinary and dietetic teams.
 
The applicant must be self-motivated, well-organised and be confident communicator.
 
Informal visits or discussions about the role are very welcome.
 
Based at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work  see adult patients with all forms of diabetes including diabetes in pregnancy in outpatients clinics or in telephone clinics.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Your learning needs are very important to us and we are able to support with any additional training that you require.
 

Working for our organisation

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 our Wellbeing Programme  for 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/

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration training in cognitive behavioural therapy
  • British Dietetic Association diabetes course
  • RELEVANT POST GRAD COURSES

Other

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates experience of service development
  • Demonstrates experience of audit
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates experience of research

Registration

Essential criteria
  • State registration with the Health profession Council
Desirable criteria
  • Member of BDA diabetes specialist group
  • Member of British Dietetic Association

Clinical

Essential criteria
  • Experience working with people who have diabetes
  • Experience of delivering group education
  • Outpatient experience
  • Experience of working with the MDT
Desirable criteria
  • Extended role in diabetes

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • 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 certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Zoe Smith
Job title
Advanced Clinical Practitioner- Diabetes Dietitian
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01243 788122
Additional information

ext 33747

 

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