Advanced Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000

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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Town: Brighton

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 09/04/2025 23:59

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

0.4 WTE Permanent Band 7 Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated dietitian to join the Paediatric Diabetes Team at the Royal Alexandra’s Children’s Hospital. This post provides expert management of children with Diabetes across Brighton & Hove and mid-Sussex as part of a very well supported Paediatric Diabetes MDT. This role includes cover to the clinics and wards at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital as well as home and community visits in Brighton/Hove and mid-Sussex. Occasional clinic cover at Princess Royal Hospital may be required.

The post is based with the Paediatric Diabetes Team at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital site in Brighton. You would work alongside two other highly experienced Paediatric Diabetes Dietitians and so there is scope to provide full training in diabetes for the right candidate. You would be part of a very well-respected, highly knowledgeable team of 10 experienced Paediatric Dietitians, as well as working integrally as a valued member of our progressive Paediatric Diabetes MDT.

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this post.

Please note there is another post being advertised for 0.4 WTE Permanent Band 7 Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian if you are interested in applying for both positions.

Main duties of the job

1. Working with the paediatric multidisciplinary diabetes team to provide support, education and training to children and young people with diabetes and their carers.
2. To work collaboratively with the other band 7 paediatric diabetes dietitians to ensure the delivery of a high quality nutritional and dietetic service to paediatric patients with diabetes, including delivery of the dietetic element of the Best Practice tariff.
3. Provide training and education and act as an expert resource in diabetes to patients, carers and other health care professionals in both inpatient, outpatient and community settings. This includes working in both hospital sites (Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital) and community settings in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and mid-Sussex.
4. Provide training to undergraduate Dietitians, supervising their clinical placements.
5. Participate in continuing professional development, audit and research within this specialist area to further best practice.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit please get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Dietetics Degree or Post Graduate Diploma
• HCPC Registration
• BDA Paediatric Modules

Experience

• Substantial clinical dietetic experience in a range of inpatient and outpatient settings
• Paediatric and/or Diabetes experience
• Teaching experience with patients / health care professionals
• Previous experience of clinical supervision of student dietitians

Skills

• Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Ability to work as a team member, including within an MDT
• Managing patients with complex needs
• Ability to motivate self and others

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name: Alexa Robinson

Job title: Principal Paediatric Dietitian

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01273523156

Additional information: Susan Durham-Shearer, Advanced Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian

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