Specialist Dietician inUckfield inUckfield PUBLISHED 6 JUL 2024

We are seeking a Specialist Dietician to join our Dietetics service providing a comprehensive specialist clinical service to adult patients referred for nutrition and dietetic management within the High Weald Lewes and Haven area. The team is supported by two clinical team leads, a health care assistant and administrative staff.

The post holder will independently manage and treat general community patients with a range of conditions, including those with chronic and gastroenterology conditions. The post holder may also take on a small caseload of young adults aged 16-18. Work will be clinic based, home visits and within care homes with opportunities for flexible and virtual working.

To independently manage and treat general community patients with a range of conditions, including those with chronic and gastroenterology conditions. Work will be clinic based, home visits and within care homes.

• To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/programmes of support, within their caseload
• To provide training and education in the area of nutrition support to community service providers within the High Weald Lewes and Havens, including training in MUST screening.
• Training, supervision and mentoring of student dieticians during their clinical placements.
  
  

Why work for us?

• We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services working in supportive team environments, including medical, clinical, support and corporate services
• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results with compassionate culture and leadership, and support for staff wellbeing, scoring highly.
• A variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county.
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options.
• Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to individuals.
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective and convenient workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• We are proud to be a Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces.
• We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast.
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Linda Heng-Nellis Job title: Specialist Dietician Email address: Telephone number:

Jordanna Salter - Highly Specialist Gastroenterology