• Job Description

  Req#: C9374-26-0029?language=en&page=366&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Paediatric Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust.

  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 MSc modules for professional development.

  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 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. The department is also supported by our Primary Care Network (PCN) dietitians and Trainee Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Dietitians.

  Main duties of the job

  Upon your successful appointment, you will:

  Manage a clinical caseload in various settings, including the paediatric ward, special care baby unit, and outpatient clinics.

  Play a key role in developing new resources and improving the paediatric dietetics service.

  Attend meetings and training sessions

  Support a varied paediatric caseload across a range of clinical conditions.

  Receive full support for professional skill development and areas of special clinical interest, including regular supervision and competency training.

  Professional Development: Enjoy regular supervision, competency training, and access to postgraduate university funding for individual masters modules, ensuring your ongoing professional growth.

  About us

  A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

  In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

  There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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  We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

  Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

  We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 January 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  10 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours, Term time hours, Annualised hours

  Reference number

  374-KNED5

  Job locations

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This is an exciting & innovative post working within paediatrics between primary & secondary care across East Sussex.Assistance for relocation and support with initialaccommodation is available please discuss at interview. There is also pastoral care support available to aid your smooth transition into living in East Sussex and working for ESHT.

  This post is maternity cover for a community paediatric post and we would welcome applications from candidates interested in working remotely, hybrid working or those happy to travel to and within East Sussex.

  To act as a lead and expert for the team and department concerning paediatrics - specific area to be discussed on appointment. 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.

  To independently manage and treat paediatric patients in the acute and community setting under the supervision of the Lead Paediatric Dietitian.

  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. The department is also supported by our Primary Care Network (PCN) dietitians & we are also excited to be welcoming our first Trainee Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Dietitians (Oncology & Integrated Discharge Team) and Dietetic Apprentices into the team in 2023.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This is an exciting & innovative post working within paediatrics between primary & secondary care across East Sussex.Assistance for relocation and support with initialaccommodation is available please discuss at interview. There is also pastoral care support available to aid your smooth transition into living in East Sussex and working for ESHT.

  This post is maternity cover for a community paediatric post and we would welcome applications from candidates interested in working remotely, hybrid working or those happy to travel to and within East Sussex.

  To act as a lead and expert for the team and department concerning paediatrics - specific area to be discussed on appointment. 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.

  To independently manage and treat paediatric patients in the acute and community setting under the supervision of the Lead Paediatric Dietitian.

  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. The department is also supported by our Primary Care Network (PCN) dietitians & we are also excited to be welcoming our first Trainee Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Dietitians (Oncology & Integrated Discharge Team) and Dietetic Apprentices into the team in 2023.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent Current State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
  • Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate training in behavioural change techniques
  • Teaching certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of two years in general dietetic practice and 2 years in a specialist area
  • Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
  • Conducting patient and other health professional group education
  • Training of student dietitians
  • Computer aided dietary assessment

  Desirable

  • Working in a community based setting
  • Working in the area of optimising nutrition prescribing

  Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics and Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice
  • In depth knowledge of prescribable paediatric nutritional products, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions
  • Communicate information accurately, effectively and sensitively, both verbal and written
  • Relay sensitive and emotional information to patients
  • Teaching / supervisory skills on a one to one and group basis
  • Good time management to be able to organise and prioritise own clinical caseload and to cope with unpredictable workload patterns to achieve deadlines
  • Ability to travel independently between sites in an efficient and timely manner

  Desirable

  • Current NHS policies and initiatives
  • Analyse and interpret statistics
  • Member of the British Dietetic Association with evidence of relevant specialist interest British Dietetic Association group

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 4 year degree in Dietetics or equivalent Current State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
  • Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

  Desirable

  • Postgraduate training in behavioural change techniques
  • Teaching certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of two years in general dietetic practice and 2 years in a specialist area
  • Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment
  • Conducting patient and other health professional group education
  • Training of student dietitians
  • Computer aided dietary assessment

  Desirable

  • Working in a community based setting
  • Working in the area of optimising nutrition prescribing

  Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of current issues and research relating to dietetics and Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice
  • In depth knowledge of prescribable paediatric nutritional products, enteral feeds and other dietetic products, medications and drug nutrient interactions
  • Communicate information accurately, effectively and sensitively, both verbal and written
  • Relay sensitive and emotional information to patients
  • Teaching / supervisory skills on a one to one and group basis
  • Good time management to be able to organise and prioritise own clinical caseload and to cope with unpredictable workload patterns to achieve deadlines
  • Ability to travel independently between sites in an efficient and timely manner

  Desirable

  • Current NHS policies and initiatives
  • Analyse and interpret statistics
  • Member of the British Dietetic Association with evidence of relevant specialist interest British Dietetic Association group

  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

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Eastbourne District General Hospital

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  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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