Job summary East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Investing in Rehabilitation and Home First services to deliver 'The Art of the Possible' At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), we're not just imagining a better future for healthcare--we're building it. We are committed to improving outcomes for patients, and driven by a quality improvement approach we're rethinking what's possible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in our Acute Therapy, Urgent Community Response, and Virtual Ward services. As part of our "Art of the Possible" vision, we're delivering rehabilitation and care that is: Closer to home Faster to access Seamlessly coordinated Built around our patients Our Home First and Virtual Ward models are at the heart of this transformation--enabling people to recover in their own homes with hospital-level support, surrounded by comfort, dignity, and expert care. ? This means: Faster recovery and fewer hospital admissions Truly personalised care, wherever it's needed Greater independence and better outcomes for our communities But innovation doesn't happen without passionate people. That's why we're investing not just in services--but in you. Main duties of the job To be responsible for dietetic management of a range of patients (using specialist knowledge and skills), including: general medical inpatients, surgical inpatients, rehab inpatients, general outpatients, community based nutrition support patients living in their own homes and residential homes. To undertake regular outpatient phone clinics and a face to face general outpatient clinic. To undertake patient group education sessions in specialist areas including Cardiac rehab and Coeliac disease. To provide relevant training to Nursing staff, Catering staff, patients and their carers and third sector organisations. To develop and audit resources to support and identify educational development within East Sussex Healthcare, acting as a resource for specialist information. To support training and supervision of student dietitians during their clinical placements. To work as an integral member of the dietetic team supporting other team members as required. To undertake regular audit of services provided. Please refer to the job description attached. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Details Date posted 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-CF5133 Job locations Cross site(DGH / Conquest / BIU / Rye / Avenue House) Conquest Hospital Hastings TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/ or equivalent Health Professions Council Registered Desirable Previous work experience demonstrated Experience Essential Previous experience of undertaking new patient assessment and treatment Experience of conducting patient and other health professional group education Desirable Experience working in an Acute/Community Environment Skills Essential Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and research relating to nutrition and dietetics Knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products Knowledge of medications and drug nutrient interactions Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Desirable Good understanding of relevant NICE guidelines; NHS policy; local health strategies Experience working within an MDT Person Specification Qualifications Essential A BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics/ or equivalent Health Professions Council Registered Desirable Previous work experience demonstrated Experience Essential Previous experience of undertaking new patient assessment and treatment Experience of conducting patient and other health professional group education Desirable Experience working in an Acute/Community Environment Skills Essential Sound clinical knowledge based on current best practice and research relating to nutrition and dietetics Knowledge of prescribable oral nutritional supplements, enteral feeds and other dietetic products Knowledge of medications and drug nutrient interactions Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Desirable Good understanding of relevant NICE guidelines; NHS policy; local health strategies Experience working within an MDT Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Cross site(DGH / Conquest / BIU / Rye / Avenue House) Conquest Hospital Hastings TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Cross site(DGH / Conquest / BIU / Rye / Avenue House) Conquest Hospital Hastings TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Cross site(DGH / Conquest / BIU / Rye / Avenue House), Conquest Hospital, TN37 7RD Hastings, United Kingdom