Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Esht; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex is seeking a community paediatric dietitian to join their dynamic Dietetic Team. This role involves managing an exciting caseload across various settings, ensuring the delivery of high-quality nutritional care to children. The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing training and postgraduate funding opportunities. This position offers flexible working arrangements, making it ideal for those seeking a supportive work environment while delivering excellent care.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Dietetics or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in dietetics practice.
• Experience in patient assessment and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseload in multiple settings.
• Develop and improve dietetics services.
• Attend training and meetings for skill development.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Time management

Effective communication

Nutritional knowledge

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Current State Registration

Postgraduate training

Job description

Extreme and sustained operational pressures

In light of extreme and sustained operational pressures both in our emergency departments and across our wards, we have declared a business continuity incident at Eastbourne DGH to ensure the safety and continuity of our services. See here for more details.

Main area CHIC Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 10 months (will consider remote working) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working
• Compressed hours
• Term time hours
• Annualised hours
• Other

26.25 hours per week (Flexible) Job ref 374-KNED5

Site Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne. Salary £47,810 – £54,710 per annum, pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing 28/01/2026 23:59.

We Justin 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 500,000 people living in East Sussex and those visiting the local area.

Our extensive health services are supported by over 8,000 staff across two acute hospitals, community hospitals, and more than 100 community sites.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for excerpts. Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good'; our acutecplusplus: 'Outstanding'.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player to join our Paediatrics Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. You will be part of a supportive, professional team, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, competency training, and postgraduate university funding for MSc modules.

The successful candidate will support a varied paediatric caseload across multiple settings, and will work within a department of over 40 clinicians and associated staff covering paediatrics, diabetes, intensive care, acute rehabilitation, and community nutrition support.

Main duties of the job

Upon appointment you will:

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• Manage a clinical caseload in settings including the paediatric ward, special care baby unit, and outpatient clinics.
• Develop new resources and improve the paediatric dietetics service.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Receive full support for professional skill development, including regular supervision and competency training.
• Access postgraduate funding for individual masters modules for қажет your professional growth.

Working for our organisation

Benefits include staff development, enrollment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, accommodation, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an exciting, innovative post working in paediatrics across primary and secondary care in East Sussex. Relocation assistance and initial accommodation support are available, as is pastoral care support to aid transition into living and working in East Sussex.

The post is maternity cover for a community paediatric dietitian; remote, hybrid or full time roles may be considered.

Responsibilities include leading and providing expertise to the paediatrics team, managing specialist nutrition and dietetic care of paediatric patients under the supervision of the Lead Paediatric Dietitian, and independently treating patients in acute and community settings.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4‑year degree in Dietetics or equivalent.
• Current State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent.
• Postgraduate training in behavioural change techniques.
• Teaching certificate.

Experience

• Minimum of two years in general dietfff practice and two years in a specialist area.
• Undertaking new patient assessment and treatment.
• Conducting patient and health professional group education.
• Training of student dietitians.
• Computer‑aided dietary assessment.
• Working in a community-based setting.
• Optimising nutrition prescribing.

Skills

• Knowledge of current dietetics issues and research, sound clinical knowledge.
• In‑depth knowledge of paediatric nutritional products, enteral feeds, medications, and drug‑nutrient interactions.
• Effective, accurate communication, verbally and in writing.
• Discretion and sensitivity when conveying emotional information.
• Teaching and supervisory skills at one‑to‑one and group levels.
• Time‑management to organise and prioritise clinical caseloads.
• Ability to travel independently between sites efficiently.
• Knowledge of currentulang NHS policies and initiatives.
• Statistical interpretation and analysis.
• Membership of the British Dietملك Association with evidence of specialist interest.

निर्म patients first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

< Vamp>our vision is to be:

• Healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our Mission

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we serve.

Strategic Objectives

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by prioritising safe patient care.
• Lead local partnerships to meet the needs of our community and enhance patient experiences.
• Use resources efficiently to ensure Behörden clinical, operational, and financial sustainability.

Service Aims

• 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 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the 2020 order; Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

Application Numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Submit promptly to avoid disappointment.

Contact

Name: Victoria Morris
Job title: Dietitian Specialist Practitioner, Dietetics
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Also contact Michelle Linecar, Paediatric Team Lead
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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