Band 5 Rotational Dietitian

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Hastings; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sussex seeks a Band 5 Dietitian to provide specialist nutritional advice across acute and community settings. You will manage dietary care for inpatients and outpatient clinics, liaising closely with patients and their families. The role includes training staff and supporting student dietitians. Ideal candidates will have a relevant dietetics qualification and possess strong communication skills. This position offers excellent staff benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Staff development and training opportunities

Access to NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Free psychological support

Access to onsite nurseries

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in both acute and community dietetics is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage dietary care for general medical and surgical inpatients.
• Provide nutritional support to community patients in various settings.
• Conduct training for nursing staff and supervise student dietitians.

Skills

Dietetic management

Nutritional advice

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Dietetics qualification

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Dietetic management of general medical inpatients, surgical inpatients, rehab inpatients, general outpatients, community based nutrition support patients living in their own homes and residential homes.
• Regular outpatient phone clinics and a face to face general outpatient clinic.
• Patient group education sessions in specialist areas including Cardiac rehab and Coeliac disease.
• Relevant training to Nursing staff, Catering staff, patients and their carers and third sector organisations.
• Development and audit of resources to support and identify educational development within East Sussex Healthcare, acting as a resource for specialist information.
• Support training and supervision of student dietitians during their clinical placements.
• Integral member of the dietetic team supporting other team members as required.
• Regular audit of services provided.

Staff Benefits

• Staff development and training opportunities.
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from only £50 a year.

About East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is the healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and 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.

Mission, Objectives and Aims

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
• 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.
• All services delivered by the Trust are Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well‑led.

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