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Main area Band 7 Dietitian Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent: Cross Site Post Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Cross site working) Job ref 279-7395489-DEC25

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Split Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital and Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit Town Brighton Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum , pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values . 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 our wellbeing programme for 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.

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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Join Us in Transforming Head & Neck Cancer Care in Sussex!

We have an exciting part time opportunity for an Advanced Dietitian for Head & Neck Cancer Care (Band 7) 15 hours per week.

Base: Eastbourne and Brighton | Service: Oncology (Radiotherapy)

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

We’re pleased to introduce a newly created advanced dietitian role within an innovative H&N Radiotherapy service. This new multidisciplinary team includes a Dietitian, Speech & Language Therapist and Advanced Care Practitioner, delivering pioneering care for patients receiving complex radiotherapy.

As part of the Radiotherapy Review Project, we are expanding Category 1 radiotherapy at Eastbourne Radiotherapy Unit (ERTU), improving access and reducing travel for vulnerable patients.

The post will take the lead in establishing this service at a new site, implement cross profession, site and Trust working while delivering excellent care to this nutritionally vulnerable patient group.

This role offers the chance to shape services, contribute to research, and develop professionally in a supportive environment.

We welcome applications from HCPC registered dietitians with a strong clinical background.

• Nutritional management in head and neck cancer patients.
• Facilitating enteral and home enteral feeding
• Training, mentoring, audit, quality improvements, service development, risk management and research.
• Cross site and partnership working

H&N radiotherapy is among the most complex and challenging treatments in cancer care, with risks including malnutrition, dehydration, hospitalisation, and significant functional decline. The Advanced Dietitian role is integral to improving patient safety, outcomes, and quality of life through timely, expert-led nutritional care and multidisciplinary working.

Passionate, skilled clinicians , preferably with H&N oncology experience, but training can be provided

Commitment to collaborative, patient-centred care

Interest in service innovation, design, and research

Motivation to contribute to the growth of a high-functioning Sussex-wide H&N MDT

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to shape anew model of carewithin a newly created team

Strong clinical supervision, MDT support, and peer learning

A values-led organisation committed to staff wellbeing, innovation, and career development

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

• Nutritional assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment.
• Facilitating enteral and home enteral feeding
• Pre-treatment and prehabilitation.
• Attendance at MDMs and clinics
• Clinical administration
• Clinical governance - risk management, audit, quality improvement, research.
• Education, mentoring and training to others.
• CPD
• Cross site and partnership working

• BSc/Msc/PhD or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of extensive CPD relevant to post
• Student Clinical Educators Course
• Proven teaching and presentation skills
• Member of a relevant oncology body/bodies e.g. BDA Oncology Group/BANO
• Training and skills in motivational interviewing and behaviour change
• Auding and Research experience
• Experience of supervising /people development
• Experience of working within oncology / Head and Neck teams

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

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.

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.

Name Joanna Bond Job title Principal Dietitian Email address joanna.bond1@nhs.net Telephone number 01273696955 Additional information

Joanna Bond , Principal Dietitian ext 64913

Kirsty Clutterbuck, Head & Neck Dietitian

Mhairi Donald, Consultant Oncology Dietitian

01273 696955 ext 64208