Specialist Dietitian - Gastro​/Stroke

Job Overview Band 6 Dietitian – Inpatient team at Worthing Hospital. The role involves covering emergency, general medicine, endocrinology and haematology wards, with the possibility of outpatient clinic coverage and exposure to critical care. Full‑time with potential for job sharing.Main Duties

• Deliver complex dietetic care to inpatients, including oral, enteral and parenteral nutrition; manage a busy caseload.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, audits, projects and research.
• Attend and supervise student dietitians on clinical placement; support band 5 dietitians and dietetic support workers.
• Cover clinical workload of other dietitians during leave.
• Contribute to service developments, training other health professionals, and national awareness events (e.g., Nutrition & Hydration Week).

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum (pro-rata yearly).
• Flexible working options available – discuss with recruiting manager.
• Extensive wellbeing programme and support for work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, CPD and clinical research, and a structured clinical academic career pathway.

Employment DetailsEmployer:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust – Worthing Hospital, Sussex. Closing date: 04/05/2026 23:59.Qualifications (Person Specification)

• Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Post‑registration study or professional development evidence.
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration – dietitian.
• Relevant additional training (e.g., Masters, leadership courses) or currently undertaking.
• Membership of BDA or comparable body providing professional insurance.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse formats and settings.
• Experience managing patients with complex medical needs in MDT settings.
• Teamwork skills and experience in multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience training student dietitians or other allied health staff.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Demonstrated commitment to equalities development and diversity championing.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship available under the UKVI Skilled Worker route for suitable applicants.
• All new employees undergo DBS checks as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly due to potential early closure if interest is high.

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