Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dietitian to join the oncology team at Worthing Hospital in a new role supporting the colorectal surgery service.
The role will include working across different hospital sites (Worthing and Southlands) toprovide specialist supportto optimisenutritional status and manage complex colorectal symptomsduring key moments within thecolorectal cancerpatient pathway,e.g. endoscopy,MDT out-patient clinics,pre-and post-operatively.
The successful candidate will lead dietetically ( in conjunction with the oncology team lead) the development of the service at Worthing Hospital., including service evaluation and audit. There will also be part of the role which supports other aspects of oncology within the team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a self-motivated, confident and team-focused individual to lead and develop the colo-rectal oncology service within an already well-established team of dietitians. You will need excellent communication, effective leadership and organisational skills, a practical, forward-thinking approach to service development, and the ability to teach and support others.
Our department is committed to student dietitian training and undertake A, B and C clinical placements for Surrey students - we get exceptional feedback from both the students and the university on the quality of the placements we offer. This role will include participating in student training.
The successful candidate will lead dietetically ( in conjunction with the oncology team lead) the development of the service at Worthing Hospital., including service evaluation and audit. There will also be part of the role which supports other aspects of oncology within the team.
The role will include working across different hospital sites (Worthing and Southlands, although mainly based at Worthing) toprovide specialist supportto optimisenutritional status and manage complex colorectal symptomsduring key moments within thecolorectal cancerpatient pathway,e.g. endoscopy,MDT out-patient clinics,pre-and post-operatively.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look 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 and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack:
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
FEB26
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
This post is based at Worthing Hospital and will join our department of around 30 dietitians, providing services to Worthing Hospital (approx. 540 beds), outpatients and the surrounding community. The department has clinical speciality areas in acute medicine, critical care, diabetes, elderly care, gastroenterology, home enteral tube feeding, oncology, paediatrics, stroke/neurology and surgery. The dietitians at Worthing are part of the wider Dietetic team based across the South coast in Brighton to the East and Chichester to the West. Close collaboration with these teams is encouraged.
We are committed to supporting your CPD and to the provision of evidence-based practice, research and audit.
This is a great opportunity for you to get involved in staff training, patient group education sessions, health promotion activities, audit and research.
You will also be part of training the next generation of dietitians who undertake A, B and C clinical placements with us.
To work as part of the Dietitians Department in providing a quality dietetic service to oncology patients. The post-holder will manage their own caseload and support and train other members of the team where needed and lead the oncology team.
As part of the dietetic services, the post-holder will also:
* Participate in supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement level will depend on experience and training.
* Cover/support the clinical workload of other dietitians, e.g. during annual leave
* Undertake normal activities of department MDT working, projects, meetings, service developments, audits & research, CPD, developing resources, training other health professionals, etc.
This workload may be subject to change depending on internal department service review, e.g. maternity or sick leave cover.
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for more details
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
This post is based at Worthing Hospital and will join our department of around 30 dietitians, providing services to Worthing Hospital (approx. 540 beds), outpatients and the surrounding community. The department has clinical speciality areas in acute medicine, critical care, diabetes, elderly care, gastroenterology, home enteral tube feeding, oncology, paediatrics, stroke/neurology and surgery. The dietitians at Worthing are part of the wider Dietetic team based across the South coast in Brighton to the East and Chichester to the West. Close collaboration with these teams is encouraged.
We are committed to supporting your CPD and to the provision of evidence-based practice, research and audit.
This is a great opportunity for you to get involved in staff training, patient group education sessions, health promotion activities, audit and research.
You will also be part of training the next generation of dietitians who undertake A, B and C clinical placements with us.
To work as part of the Dietitians Department in providing a quality dietetic service to oncology patients. The post-holder will manage their own caseload and support and train other members of the team where needed and lead the oncology team.
As part of the dietetic services, the post-holder will also:
* Participate in supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement level will depend on experience and training.
* Cover/support the clinical workload of other dietitians, e.g. during annual leave
* Undertake normal activities of department MDT working, projects, meetings, service developments, audits & research, CPD, developing resources, training other health professionals, etc.
This workload may be subject to change depending on internal department service review, e.g. maternity or sick leave cover.
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree Nutrition and Dietetics
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* HCPC registered Dietitian
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
* Clinical experience in oncology
* Experience of managing home enteral feeding patients
* Experience of service development
* Experience of supervising students/dietitians
Desirable
* Experience of leading/managing a team
* Experience in advance practice - home enteral feeding
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
* excellent communication skills - articulate in all forms - written, verbal
* experience of presenting and teaching/leading groups
* Training and/or extensive experience in motivational interviewing
Personal Qualities
Essential
* demonstrates behaviours and attitudes to support Trust's Vision of 'we care'
* attention to detail
* Other relevant experience eg previous roles, volunteering
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree Nutrition and Dietetics
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* HCPC registered Dietitian
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential
* Clinical experience in oncology
* Experience of managing home enteral feeding patients
* Experience of service development
* Experience of supervising students/dietitians
Desirable
* Experience of leading/managing a team
* Experience in advance practice - home enteral feeding
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
* excellent communication skills - articulate in all forms - written, verbal
* experience of presenting and teaching/leading groups
* Training and/or extensive experience in motivational interviewing
Personal Qualities
Essential
* demonstrates behaviours and attitudes to support Trust's Vision of 'we care'
* attention to detail
* Other relevant experience eg previous roles, volunteering
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
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