B6 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Come and join our friendly, experienced dietetic team. Applications are invited from motivated BSc qualified and HCPC registered dietitians who are keen to advance their skills in paediatric dietetics. You will be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and in a team, as well as being organised, efficient and confident.

We would welcome applications from candidates interested full time or part-time hours and we are happy to consider applications from people interested in working remotely (within the UK), hybrid working or those happy to travel to and within East Sussex.

We would also be willing to consider progression opportunities for suitably experienced and motivated candidates in line with Annex 21; so if you are a current band 5 with a keen interest in developing your skills in paediatric dietetics, please do get in touch.

We offer regular supervision and training opportunities for ongoing professional development, along with improving patient care.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a varied paediatric caseload, across a variety of clinical conditions. The paediatric team forms part of our supportive department of over 40 clinicians and support staff, covering specialities of paediatrics, diabetes, inpatients, acute rehabilitation, general outpatients and community nutrition support. The department is also supported by Primary Care Network dietitians, prescribing support dietitians and trainee advanced clinical practice dietitians.

Upon your successful appointment, you will hold a clinical caseload, and work in a range of settings including paediatric ward, special care baby unit and outpatient clinics. You'll play a key role in helping us develop new resources and improving the paediatric dietetics service for our patients. The post holder will also be required to attend meetings or training across the wider county of East Sussex therefore being a car driver / owner is essential for this post.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting a varied paediatric caseload, across a variety of clinical conditions. You will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional team, and will be fully supported to develop your professional skills and areas of special clinical interest. We offer regular supervision and competency training opportunities for your ongoing professional development, along with improving patient care.

Where identified in your appraisal and in line with service development we also have access to post graduate university funding for individual masters modules for professional development.

The paediatric team forms part of our close knit & supportive Dietetic Department that includes over 40 clinicians & associated staff, supporting the specialities of paediatrics, diabetes, intensive care, inpatients, acute rehabilitation, general outpatients & community nutrition support.

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.

To be responsible for the specialist nutrition and dietetic management of paediatric patients referred for nutritional advice in East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (including assessment and treatment) using specialist knowledge and skills.

Please see job description for full details.

To independently manage and treat paediatric patients in the acute and community setting under the supervision of the Lead Paediatric Dietitian.

• 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent with current State Registration with Health Professional Council
• Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area
• Postgraduate training in behavioural change/ motivational interviewing techniques

• Experience of enteral nutrition.
• Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
• Training of Student Dietitians
• Paediatric experience
• Conducting patient and other health professional group education

• Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and NHS experience.
• In depth knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral…