East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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


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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • Basic knowledge of food and nutrition
  • Experience of working with groups
  • Presentation skills
  • Training/teaching skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

  • 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

  • Basic knowledge of food and nutrition
  • Experience of working with groups
  • Presentation skills
  • Training/teaching skills

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Avenue House

The Avenue

Eastbourne

BN21 3XY


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Avenue House

The Avenue

Eastbourne

BN21 3XY


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Team Leader

Michelle Linecar

michelle.linecar@nhs.net

07971020443

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


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