Job summary Calling all newly qualified and Band 5 dietitians We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our friendly team at University Hospitals Sussex. This is a post based at Worthing Hospital, five minutes walk from the sea, close to the South Downs and easy access by train to London and Brighton. Rotations include acute medical/surgery/cardiac & respiratory. You would also have one outpatient clinic per week, patient talks and staff training so you would gain fantastic experience. You would be part of a well-respected team including paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, neurology/stroke and critical care in a Teaching Trust. This is a permanent, on-site, full time position. Job Share may be considered We will accept your application if you are about to qualify in the UK shortly or if you have Band 5 experience and you are looking to develop your skills. Main duties of the job Dietetic management of nominated inpatient acute wards including general medical, surgical, cardiac & respiratory wards Outpatient clinics Teaching & training Student training Service development Clinical cover of more senior dietitians during leave and opportunity to shadow specialities About us AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largestacute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodiedthe NHS for over 70 years. We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put ourPatient First. Infactour mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving thelives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet theirneeds. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must firstlook after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us andthroughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the differenceyou make and feel valued for all that you do. https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 03 March 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, Part-time, Job share Reference number 279-6938682-MAR25 Job locations Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Job description Job responsibilities To manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical, cardiac and surgical problems. Run a weekly general clinic. Talks to patient groups e.g. cardiac rehab, Talks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk. To work as a member of the dietetic team and with other healthcare professionals, nurses, speech therapy, catering, doctors, etc to ensure an efficient, clinically up to date dietetic service is provided. Be involved in cover of other Acute Dietitians as required. Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients with a variety of clinical complexity. This will include undertaking individual patient consultations at ward level, in out-patients and patient group education sessions such as Cardiac Rehab For full details please see job description & person spec Job description Job responsibilities To manage a clinical caseload of adult patients by assessing and treating patients/clients with a variety of general, medical, cardiac and surgical problems. Run a weekly general clinic. Talks to patient groups e.g. cardiac rehab, Talks & training to clinical staff e.g. nutrition screening, volunteers talk. To work as a member of the dietetic team and with other healthcare professionals, nurses, speech therapy, catering, doctors, etc to ensure an efficient, clinically up to date dietetic service is provided. Be involved in cover of other Acute Dietitians as required. Manage an autonomous clinical caseload of patients with a variety of clinical complexity. This will include undertaking individual patient consultations at ward level, in out-patients and patient group education sessions such as Cardiac Rehab For full details please see job description & person spec Person Specification Qualification Essential Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD HCPC registration Desirable Clinical Courses eg student training UK graduate awaiting HCPC registration Training & Expereince Essential NHS Acute Dietetic Hospital Placement/Student Training Desirable Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment Person spec/other relevant exp Essential Well written person spec clearly showing skills & exp relevant to this role Desirable Member of BDA Equality Diversity and inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. Person Specification Qualification Essential Qualified in Dietetics BSc/MSc/PhD HCPC registration Desirable Clinical Courses eg student training UK graduate awaiting HCPC registration Training & Expereince Essential NHS Acute Dietetic Hospital Placement/Student Training Desirable Previous NHS/Nursing Home Employment Person spec/other relevant exp Essential Well written person spec clearly showing skills & exp relevant to this role Desirable Member of BDA Equality Diversity and inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)