Dietetic Assistant
The closing date is 21 April 2026
Job summary
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.
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 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.
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Details
Date posted
09 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro anum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-KNCG0126
Job locations
Avenue House
The Avenue
Eastbourne
BN21 3XY
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Avenue House
The Avenue
Eastbourne
BN21 3XY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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