Advanced Gastrointestinal Dietitian

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 7 Dietitian to join their Digestive Diseases Unit. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, providing essential nutrition support to patients with gastroenterology needs. You will be responsible for leading clinics, managing nutritional care, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. With a focus on diversity and professional development, this position offers flexible working options and the opportunity to contribute to research and audit activities. Join a friendly team committed to patient-centered care and make a difference in the lives of patients across Sussex.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Programs

Support for New Members

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in nutrition support and gastroenterology.
• Research and audit experience, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients in gastroenterology.
• Lead clinics and group sessions, managing nutritional care.

Skills

Nutrition Support

Gastroenterology

Patient Education

Clinical Governance

Audit Experience

Education

Registered Dietitian

Professional Registration

Job description

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Main area: Dietetics; Grade: Band 7; Contract: 12 months (fixed-term maternity cover); Hours: Part time, flexible working, 22.5 hours/week; Job ref: 279-7073461-MAY25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital; Location: Brighton; Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata, per annum; Closing date: 15/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we exemplify the excellence, ambition, and values of the NHS for over 70 years.

Our dedicated team works towards a common goal – to always put our Patients First. Our mission is encapsulated by our motto, “where better never stops,” and you will contribute to advancing our services and improving patients’ lives across Sussex.

We value diversity as our strength and aim to foster an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. We offer various Staff Networks, support for new members, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We provide compassionate care and support to our patients and staff, with extensive wellbeing programmes and flexible working options to promote work-life balance. As a research-led university trust, we prioritize learning, teaching, and training to help you grow professionally. We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to our team.

Job overview

We have a fantastic vacancy for a part-time Band 7 Dietitian on the Digestive Diseases Unit at RSCH in Brighton, covering maternity leave. This unit offers care for gastroenterology patients regionally and locally.

The role involves inpatient ward work, outpatient clinics, and group sessions such as FODMAP. It includes a high level of nutrition support, both enteral and parenteral. Cross-cover for critical care may be required.

Our Brighton site provides regional services across various specialties, including cancer, renal, head & neck, stroke, trauma, gastroenterology, paediatrics, HIV, and cardiac care. We are a friendly, large team, and we welcome inquiries and informal visits.

Main duties of the job

This position is based in the Digestive Diseases Unit, providing dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and have substantial experience in nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.

Working for our organisation

We emphasize diversity, inclusion, and patient-centered care. We support staff wellbeing, flexible working, and professional development, fostering a long and fulfilling career with us.

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

Candidate Information Pack

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will lead and demonstrate expertise in gastroenterology, managing nutritional care, providing advice, education, and support to patients, carers, and health professionals. You will lead relevant clinics or group sessions, such as FODMAP or Coeliac, and be involved in clinical governance, audit, and research activities. Collaboration with the Nutrition Support Team and other Gastrointestinal Dietitians is essential.

Person specification

Clinical

• Significant experience in nutrition support and gastroenterology
• Research and audit experience
• Student training experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Development activities related to understanding equalities issues
• Experience championing diversity

Important information for applicants: The use of AI-generated applications will be monitored. Applications suspected of being AI-generated may be rejected. The trust may close the advert early if there is high interest or application cap reached. Flexible working options are available; please discuss with the line manager. DBS checks and visa eligibility requirements apply. For application help, contact the provided email addresses. Appropriate UK professional registration is required. The role may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and disclosure checks.