• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-1260?language=en&page=267&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have a fantastic vacancy for a Band 7 Dietitian working mostly on the purpose built Digestive Diseases Unit at RSCH in Brighton to cover maternity leave. This unit provides local and regional care for medical and surgical gastroenterology patients. Your expertise may be required on additional wards to support complex nutrition support.

  The post involves inpatient ward work, outpatient clinics and group sessions such as FODMAP. There is a high level of nutrition support involved in this post, both enteral and parenteral. Cross cover for critical care and Princess Royal Hospital may be required.

  On our Brighton Site we provide regional services for cancer, renal, head & neck, stroke, trauma, gastro, paediatrics, HIV, cardiac and much more. We're a large, very friendly team and would be really keen to hear from you if you have a good range of acute experience. Informal visits/calls are very welcome so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

  Main duties of the job

  This post is mostly based in the Digestive Diseases Unit and provides dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients.

  You will work very closely with the whole MDT in this very specialised post.

  Substantial experience in all aspects of nutrition support is essential including enteral tube feeding. Experience of parenteral nutrition is essential.

  About us

  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 ourWellbeing Programmefor 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/

  Details

  Date posted

  03 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata, per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Job share

  Reference number

  279-7292015-JUN25

  Job locations

  Royal Sussex County Hospital (some cross site working at PRH)

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will take the lead and demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist area of gastroenterology including medical and surgical.

  You will play a lead role in the nutritional management of this patient group and will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals.

  You will provide a lead on relevant clinics and/or group sessions e.g. FODMAP or Coeliac.

  In addition you will actively be involved in the trusts clinical governance programme and quality framework agenda by taking lead responsibility for ensuring continuing professional development, audit and research activities within this specialist area.

  You will be responsible for close working with all members of the Nutrition Support Team and other Advanced Gastrointestinal Dietitians.

  Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will take the lead and demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist area of gastroenterology including medical and surgical.

  You will play a lead role in the nutritional management of this patient group and will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and other health professionals.

  You will provide a lead on relevant clinics and/or group sessions e.g. FODMAP or Coeliac.

  In addition you will actively be involved in the trusts clinical governance programme and quality framework agenda by taking lead responsibility for ensuring continuing professional development, audit and research activities within this specialist area.

  You will be responsible for close working with all members of the Nutrition Support Team and other Advanced Gastrointestinal Dietitians.

  Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  Person Specification

  Clinical

  Essential

  • HCPC qualified
  • Significant clinical experience including nutrition support
  • MDT working
  • Service development
  • Parenteral Nutrition experience

  Desirable

  • Gastroenterology experience
  • Research/audit
  • Student training
  • Relevant courses eg PENG, CBT
  • Critical Care Experience

  Equality Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

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

  Person Specification

  Clinical

  Essential

  • HCPC qualified
  • Significant clinical experience including nutrition support
  • MDT working
  • Service development
  • Parenteral Nutrition experience

  Desirable

  • Gastroenterology experience
  • Research/audit
  • Student training
  • Relevant courses eg PENG, CBT
  • Critical Care Experience

  Equality Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

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

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Sussex County Hospital (some cross site working at PRH)

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Sussex County Hospital (some cross site working at PRH)

  Eastern Road

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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