Job Description

Band 7 Dietitian - fixed term contract to September 26



We are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and dynamic Dietitian to join our Sussex Family Eating Disorder Service (SFEDS) to cover maternity leave.



This is an exciting opportunity for the right therapist to become a valued member of our vibrant multidisciplinary team.



You will carry a clinical caseload and also employ your knowledge and passions for Dietetics to support the development of provision to address the needs of children and young people.



As post holder your main duties will be to be responsible for the assessment of, and therapy with, the young person and their network; consultation and support within the wider multidisciplinary team in the inpatient unit and community setting and education for the staff group.



You will receive supervision operationally and from the ChYPS Lead Specialist Dietitian and gain additional support from the AHP Professional Lead within the wider ChYPS Services.



This is an excellent time for a Dietitian to be joining Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as we have invested in our Dietetic workforce alongside a robust AHP Strategy and can offer the following to you:



Regular professional and clinical supervision. The opportunity to participate in a range of quality improvement work and service innovations. Access to a wide range of training and CPD opportunities. A programme of AHP specific training.

Have a look at our AHP strategy and view our film at



https://careers.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/professional-areas/allied-health-professions



To provide specialist clinical advice and input for clients with complex problems and needs.



To ensure dietetic contribution to the provision of quality clinical care and performance standards working in collaboration with the wider MDT.



To provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians regarding provision of nutritional intervention for paediatric clients based on clinical evidence. This will involve nutritional diagnosis (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) and the development of treatment plans (calculation of nutritional requirements and client-centred goals), prescription of dietary therapy and use of ACBS products where appropriate.



To support in the strategic development and evaluation of dietetics in conjunction with the Lead Specialist Dietitian and alongside wider system consideration and collaboration with parallel agencies.



See attached Generic and Person Specification for full details.



For more information or to arrange a visit, please liaise with Pratima Hurrymun - Service Manager on email: p.hurrymun@nhs.net

Jo Squire on email: