About this role
Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust: Investing in Rehabilitation and Home First services to deliver 'The Art of the Possible'
At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT), we're not just imagining a better future for healthcare--we're building it.
We are committed to improving outcomes for patients, and driven by a quality improvement approach we're rethinking what's possible for patient care through a bold and forward-looking plan. We are investing in our Acute Therapy, Urgent Community Response, and Virtual Ward services.
As part of our "Art of the Possible" vision, we're delivering rehabilitation and care that is:
Closer to home
Faster to access
Seamlessly coordinated
Built around our patients
Our Home First and Virtual Ward models are at the heart of this transformation--enabling people to recover in their own homes with hospital-level support, surrounded by comfort, dignity, and expert care.
? This means:
Faster recovery and fewer hospital admissions
Truly personalised care, wherever it's needed
Greater independence and better outcomes for our communities
But innovation doesn't happen without passionate people. That's why we're investing not just in services--but in you.
Your Next Opportunity Starts Here
Main duties of the job
This is more than just a job.It's your opportunity to be part of a transformational journey, where innovation meets compassion, and where your ideas and impact truly matter.
To work under the supervision of registered Dietitians to provide follow-up for patients referred to the Dietitian for nutritional support and other dietetic interventions
Obtaining relevant information from patients, other staff and electronic notes. Advising and educating patients where necessary on foods suitable for their dietary needs. Identifying patients' food and drink preferences as necessary and prescribed supplements. Assist in the nutritional monitoring of patients by collecting specified information such as anthropometric measurements, biochemistry, nutritional intake and support the implementation of dietetic interventions, reporting findings to the Dietitian responsible for the patient's care.
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 nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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If you have any questions about this exciting opportunity please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good level of general education including A levels and GCSE or equivalents including functional skills level 2 An advanced / higher level apprenticeship for example AP apprenticeship or similar and / or NVQ level 4 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Desirable
Care certificate
Experience Essential
Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings including in the relevant field of work.
Desirable
Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional developmen
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Eastbourne District General Hospital
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)