Rotational Dietitian

Esht; Hastings; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex seeks a Band 5 Rotational Dietitian to deliver specialist nutritional advice across various settings. The successful applicant will manage dietetic care for both inpatients and outpatients, working closely with healthcare teams to ensure optimal nutrition. This role requires a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and registration with the Health Professions Council. The trust prides itself on its supportive clinical environment and offers a range of staff benefits.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• Experience working in an Acute/Community Environment.
• Previous work experience demonstrated.
• Experience of conducting patient and health professional education.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietetic care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Provide nutritional support in community settings.
• Conduct patient education sessions in specialist areas.

Skills

Sound clinical knowledge of nutrition and dietetics

Knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements

Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Education

BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics

Health Professions Council Registered

Job description

Job location and salary

Site Cross site(DGH / Conquest / BIU / Avenue House) Town Hastings Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/01/2026 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’. Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24‑hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

Are you looking for a new and exciting role? We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is an exciting and innovative Band 5 Rotational Dietitian post, working with primary and secondary care across East Sussex.

As a Band 5 Dietitian within ESHT you will be supported in clinical rotations across the Acute and Community settings. Duties include providing specialist advice to Stroke, Frailty, Surgery, Gastroenterology and Orthopaedics inpatients in the Acute Hospitals, Rehabilitation Hospitals and Outpatient clinics.

You will liaise closely with the patient's relatives and carers regarding ongoing nutritional care and discharge planning. You will also provide expert nutritional advice and knowledge to the wider MDT. In community settings you will support patients in face‑to‑face clinics, via virtual/telephone clinics, as well as in their home and in care home settings, to manage their oral and enteral nutritional requirements.

Our close knit and supportive Dietetic Department includes over 40 Clinicians and associated staff working across the specialities of Community Nutrition support, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Inpatients, Intensive Care, Oncology, Paediatrics, Prescribing Support and Rehabilitation. Our department also includes Primary Care Network (PCN) Dietitians, plus our Apprentice Dietitians and Trainee Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Dietitians.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for dietetic management of a range of patients (using specialist knowledge and skills), including general medical inpatients, surgical inpatients, rehab inpatients, general outpatients, community based nutrition support patients living in their own homes and residential homes.

To undertake regular.Apply-clusters phone clinics and a face‑to‑face general outpatient clinic.

To undertake patient group education sessions in specialist areas including Cardiac rehab and Coeliac disease.

To provide relevant training to Nursing staff, Catering staff, patients and their carers and third sector organisations.

To develop and audit resources to support and identify educational development within East Sussex Healthcare, acting as a resource for specialist information.

To support training and supervision ofมัน student dietitians during their clinical placements.

To work as an integral member of the dietetic team supporting other team members as required.

To undertake regular audit of services provided.

Working for our organisation

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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

• A BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/ or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Registered
• Previous work experience demonstrated

Experience

• Previous experience of undertaking new patient assessment and treatmentлоо
• Experience of conducting patient and other health professional group education
• Experience working in an Acute/Community Environment

Skills

• Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and research relating to nutrition and dietetics
• Knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products
• Knowledge of medications and drug nutrient interactions
• Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good understanding of relevant NICE guidelines; NHS policy; local health strategies
• Experience working within an.receiving MDT

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Ourాము vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive
• Well led

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Katherine Howells Job title Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07811811721 Additional information Penny Kaye Trainee Advanced Practitioner: Oncology Dietetics Joint Interim Professional Lead for Dietetics 07770970881 [e-mail]