• Job Description

  Req#: C9374-25-1087?language=en&page=51&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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 are happy to consider application for people interested in working remotely, hybrid working or those happy to travel to and within East Sussex. There is also pastoral care support available to aid your smooth transition into living in East Sussex and working for ESHT.

  We offer regular supervision and training opportunities for 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 MSc modules.

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  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.

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 December 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  374-KN098-I

  Job locations

  Avenue House

  Eastbourne

  BN21 3XY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent with current State Registration with Health Professional Council
  • Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate training in behavioural change/ motivational interviewing techniques

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 18 months in general dietetic practice & NHS experience
  • Experience of enteral nutrition.
  • Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
  • Training of Student Dietitians

  Desirable

  • Paediatric experience
  • Conducting patient and other health professional group education

  Skills

  Essential

  • Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and NHS experience.
  • In depth knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions
  • Excellent verbal, written and active listening skills with ability to write detailed reports and maintain accurate records
  • Teaching / supervisory skills on a one to one and group basis Good presentation skills
  • To be able to organise and prioritise own day to day workload with good time management with the ability to organise and prioritise own clinical caseload

  Desirable

  • Current NHS policies and initiatives
  • Knowledge of current issues (including NICE guidelines) and research relating to dietetics.
  • To have an understanding of the function, components and benefits of clinical supervision and be able to give and receive clinical supervision, as well as identifying own development needs

  Other

  Essential

  • Able to travel timely/independently for community visits
  • Evidence that behaviour reflects Trust values

  Desirable

  • Member of the British Dietetic Association and evidence of relevant specialist interest

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent with current State Registration with Health Professional Council
  • Evidence of further postgraduate experience in specialist area

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate training in behavioural change/ motivational interviewing techniques

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 18 months in general dietetic practice & NHS experience
  • Experience of enteral nutrition.
  • Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
  • Training of Student Dietitians

  Desirable

  • Paediatric experience
  • Conducting patient and other health professional group education

  Skills

  Essential

  • Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and NHS experience.
  • In depth knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions
  • Excellent verbal, written and active listening skills with ability to write detailed reports and maintain accurate records
  • Teaching / supervisory skills on a one to one and group basis Good presentation skills
  • To be able to organise and prioritise own day to day workload with good time management with the ability to organise and prioritise own clinical caseload

  Desirable

  • Current NHS policies and initiatives
  • Knowledge of current issues (including NICE guidelines) and research relating to dietetics.
  • To have an understanding of the function, components and benefits of clinical supervision and be able to give and receive clinical supervision, as well as identifying own development needs

  Other

  Essential

  • Able to travel timely/independently for community visits
  • Evidence that behaviour reflects Trust values

  Desirable

  • Member of the British Dietetic Association and evidence of relevant specialist interest

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Avenue House

  Eastbourne

  BN21 3XY

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Avenue House

  Eastbourne

  BN21 3XY

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.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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