Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Eastbourne is seeking an enthusiastic team player to join their Paediatric Dietetic Team. The ideal candidate will manage a varied clinical caseload across various settings and play a key role in developing new resources to improve service quality. This role offers substantial support for professional development through training opportunities and post-graduate funding. The position includes benefits such as staff development opportunities and enrolment in the NHS pension scheme. Apply by Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Accommodation available

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload in various settings, including the paediatric ward.
• Play a key role in developing new resources for the dietetics service.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Support a varied paediatric caseload across various clinical conditions.

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Paediatric Dietetic Team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. You will be part of a friendly, supportive, professional team and will be fully supported to develop your professional skills and areas of special clinical interest. We offer regular supervision and competency training opportunities for your ongoing professional development, along with improving patient care. Where identified in your appraisal and in line with service development we also have access to post graduate university funding for individual MSc modules for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload in various settings, including the paediatric ward, special care baby unit, and outpatient clinics.
• Play a key role in developing new resources and improving the paediatric dietetics service.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Support a varied paediatric caseload across a range of clinical conditions.

Professional Development

Receive full support for professional skill development and areas of special clinical interest, including regular supervision and competency training. Enjoy regular supervision, competency training, and access to postgraduate university funding for individual masters modules, ensuring your ongoing professional growth.

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities.
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme.
• Auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to onsite nurseries and staff restaurants.
• Accommodation and onsite parking available from only £50 a year.

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Application

This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Jan 2026.