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Job summary

Main area
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Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
374-KNCG0126
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Avenue House
Town
Eastbourne
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 pro anum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/04/2026 23:59

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Dietetic Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are 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. 

 

Job overview

Are you looking for a new and exciting role?  We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Paediatric Dietitian Team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

This is an exciting and innovative post working within Paediatrics between Primary and Secondary care across East Sussex.

The successful candidate will support the Paediatric Dietetic Team with our existing Paediatric Dietetic Assistants across a varied Paediatric caseload that covers a variety of clinical conditions.

The Paediatric Team forms parts of our close knit and supportive Dietetic Department that includes over 40 Clinicians and associated staff, supporting the Specialities of Paediatrics, Diabetes, Intensive Care, Inpatients, Acute Rehabilitation, General Outpatients, Community Nutrition Support and Prescribing Support Dietitians. The department is also supported by our Primary Care Network (PCN) Dietitians, Apprentice Dietitians and we are also excited to welcome our first Trainee Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) Dietitians (Oncology and Integrated Discharge Team) into the team in 2023.

We are a vibrant and thriving department that continually engages with new research and technology. We utilise globally renowned guest speakers to deliver training and utilise a paperless patient records system. In addition to this, the team promotes and values a strong focus on the health and wellbeing of our staff through social events and activities.

Main duties of the job

Upon your successful appointment, you will join our existing Paediatric Dietetic Assistants to support the delivery of group sessions, face to face and virtual clinics, supervised by the Paediatric Dietitians. You'll play a key role in developing new resources and support the improvement of the Dietetics Service for patients.

Working for our organisation

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 onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. 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.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Good general level of education to GCSE level including Maths and English
  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience that includes nutrition related studies

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working within a relevant health or social care setting
  • Experience of providing direct care as delegated by qualified staff
  • Experience of working without direct supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication both verbal and non-verbal
  • Ability to communicate with a wide variety of colleagues and patients
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Able to work under supervision and follow instructions
  • Good time-management skills
  • Willing to learn, ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and empathy
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Aware of limits of own knowledge and skills
  • Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable criteria
  • Basic knowledge of food and nutrition
  • Experience of working with groups
  • Presentation skills
  • Training/teaching skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkGold Award 2026 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Michelle Linecar
Job title
Paediatric Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07971 020443
Additional information

Victoria Morris

TEL: 07866 980 999

[email protected]

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