Job summary Are you looking for an exciting challenge that is hugely rewarding? Do you want to help shape the future of the Sussex Eating Disorder Service (SEDS)? We're looking for like-minded people to join us and help provide top quality care to those who need it. SEDS is developing a new pathway to support patients with severe eating disorders. The Inpatient Transition Pathway (ITP) aims to transform patient experience by minimising episodes of inpatient care and facilitate moves between community and inpatient services. The Band 6 dietitian role will be a key role in the ITP, providing key nutritional support and guidance to clients and colleagues. You will be involved in preparation for admission, in-reach to inpatient units through visits, attendance at multidisciplinary team meetings and Care plan approach meetings (CPA). Preparation for discharge will start before admission with timely assessment of health, psychological and social needs. Covering the whole of Sussex, SEDS staff work face to face (in clinic and home visit) and virtually to provide specialist eating disorder services across a large geographical area, including Coastal West Sussex, North West Sussex, Brighton and East Sussex. This post will be supervised by a specialist Band 7 dietitian within SEDS. We are a nurturing team, that prioritises supervision, career development and training. Main duties of the job Main responsibilities of the role: To work with SEDS ITP colleagues with the aim of preventing admission to hospital and/or facilitate timely discharge home. Manage a clinical caseload providing comprehensive and effective dietetic management of clients with eating disorders. Provide nutritional risk assessment and treatment plans in a clear and straightforward manner including during the process of refeeding and management of refeeding syndrome and implementation of change to nutritional support regimes. To actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED) meetings and Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews to provide specialist clinical advice and contribute to the shared formulation and ongoing assessment of clients. Work alongside and communicate effectively with other members of the MDT and wider services. To work autonomously with the support of your professional lead whilst being aware of own limitations To play an active role in supporting dietetic students on placement with the service. About us We are committed to supporting staff well-being. We have close links with the local universities and support the training schemes, providing high quality student placements. The trust is committed to strong integrated, collaborative leadership between managers and clinicians. Your benefits: Access to full psychological support, via our internal wellbeing team Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development Access to a host of discount schemes A position within a trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC Excellent NHS Pension Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days 8 bank holidays) About the Trust: We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people, and adults across Sussex. SPFT is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by CQC. In our staff survey: 82% agree that care for patients is our top priority 70% highlight flexible working opportunities as key to satisfaction at work 79% report feeling able to make improvement to improve the work within their team 77% identify opportunities to show initiative in their roles About Sussex: Sussex is easily accessible from London, Gatwick, Surrey, and Hampshire and is a beautiful county with good transport links, vibrant communities and tourist attractions, including the Coast and the South Downs. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 354-AC-21108 Job locations East Brighton Mental Health Centre Elm Grove Sussex Wide BN23EW Job description Job responsibilities REQUIREMENTS Successful applications will be required to have: Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Health Professionals Council (HPCP) Registered Dietician Post graduate experience demonstrating ability to work in challenging situations Demonstrable knowledge and empathy of mental health and/or eating disorders Demonstrable knowledge of advanced nutrition support in oral, enteral and feeding parenteral feeding See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Job description Job responsibilities REQUIREMENTS Successful applications will be required to have: Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics Health Professionals Council (HPCP) Registered Dietician Post graduate experience demonstrating ability to work in challenging situations Demonstrable knowledge and empathy of mental health and/or eating disorders Demonstrable knowledge of advanced nutrition support in oral, enteral and feeding parenteral feeding See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Nutrition & Dietetics, State Registered or PostGraduate Diploma HPC registered Evidence of CPD of approved BDA courses Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Nutrition & Dietetics, State Registered or PostGraduate Diploma HPC registered Evidence of CPD of approved BDA courses 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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address East Brighton Mental Health Centre Elm Grove Sussex Wide BN23EW Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)