Sebastian Barnbrook
Torquay
Summary
Dedicated nutrition professional with expertise in nutritional assessment and care planning, malnutrition screening, and enteral feeding. Proficient in refeeding syndrome management, prioritising caseloads, and conducting audits for enteral feeding and MUST. Skilled in motivational interviewing, patient-centred communication, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Experienced with Cerner, EMIS, ICE, Vital, Harris Flex, EPIC, Infoflex, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual communication platforms. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive discharge planning and continuity of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4046
4046
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Band 5 Acute Dietitian
Torbay Hospital, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
torquay, Devon
2025.06 - 2026.01
- Manage independent acute inpatient caseload across respiratory, neurology, endocrinology, elderly care, surgical wards, mental health wards, and Acute Medical Unit (AMU)
- Lead and manage autonomous Band 5 outpatient clinic, reviewing complex patients and providing ongoing dietetic care
- Manage and prioritise referrals using MUST and advanced clinical judgement, ensuring timely intervention for high-risk and complex cases
- Undertake comprehensive dietetic assessments using ABCDEF framework and develop evidence-based nutrition care plans
- Apply national and international guidance including NICE, ESPEN, and BAPEN standards in all aspects of clinical decision-making
- Provide nutrition support across oral and enteral routes, including refeeding syndrome prevention and management
- Manage patients with complex clinical presentations including disordered eating associated with mental health conditions, pseudo-obstruction, pancreatic atrophy requiring pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, myositis, and cerebral palsy.
- Have delivered specialist education to patients and carers, including enzyme replacement therapy, symptom management, and long-term nutrition strategies
- Actively participate in MDT meetings and best interest meetings, contributing dietetic expertise to complex clinical and ethical discussions
- Conduct MUST audits and contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
- Deliver ward-level training to AHPs and ward staff on nutritional screening, escalation, and nutrition support
- Supervised Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioners (DAPs) with inpatient practice.
- Maintain reflective practice through structured self-reflection aligned with HCPC standards
- Engage in continuous professional development, including gastroenterology teaching sessions and diabetes-focused CPD
- Regularly updated knowledge on latest research in Dietetics.
Student Dietitian (P3 Placement)
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
2024.09 - 2024.12
- Undertook nutritional assessments using ABCDEF framework
- Assessed nutritional risk using MUST and SGA; prioritised high-risk referrals
- Developed and implemented individualised nutrition care plans
- Managed oral and enteral nutrition including NGT and PEG feeding
- Interpreted biochemical data (U&Es, LFTs, glucose, electrolytes)
- Delivered patient education for diabetes, GI conditions, oncology and renal patients
- Participated in MDT ward rounds, case discussions, and discharge planning
- Completed ICU enteral feeding audit and presented findings to MDT
- Delivered teaching session introducing dietetics to international nursing staff
Student Dietitian (P2 Placement)
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2024.01 - 2024.04
- Conducted dietetic assessments across varied clinical specialities
- Developed evidence-based diet plans under supervision
- Monitored patient outcomes and documented interventions accurately
- Actively participated in MDT meetings and ward-based care
Care Chef & Care Assistant
Welford Court Residential Care Home
Leicester
2022.04 - 2022.10
- Planned and prepared meals tailored to residents’ clinical and cultural needs
- Provided feeding assistance, mobility support, and emotional care
Education
MSc - Dietetics
University of Central Lancashire
LancashireBSc - Nutrition and Food Science
University of Reading
ReadingLevel 2 Food Hygiene Certificate -
Skills
- Nutritional assessment and care planning (ABCDEF)
- Malnutrition screening (MUST) and prioritisation
- Enteral feeding (NGT, PEG) and feed calculations
- Refeeding syndrome prevention and management
- Prioritizing caseload
- Motivational interviewing and patient-centred communication
- MDT collaboration and effective clinical communication
- Discharge planning and continuity of care
- Enteral Feeding and MUST Audits
- Cerner, EMIS, ICE, Vital, Harris Flex, EPIC, Infoflex
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Microsoft Teams and Attend Anywhere
- Disorder eating knowledge
- Maternity dietetics competence
- Mental health nutrition
- Nutrition support
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Registered Dietitian – DT034955
- Registration valid until: 30 June 2026
- British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Full member
- Specialist Groups: Mental Health Nutrition; Gastroenterology
Audits, Quality Improvement & Education
- ICU enteral feeding audit: identified delays and proposed service improvements: compulsory documentation, continuous feeding to make up for any interruptions, training for NgT insertion and gaining aspirates.
- Ward-level MUST and refeeding syndrome education for nursing staff
- Case presentations and MDT discussions
Continuing Professional Development
- Diabetes UK: Understanding Diabetes
- Diabetes UK: Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
- Diabetes UK: Diabetes Technology
- Diabetes UK: Diabetes Remission
- Diabetes UK: Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing
- Gastroenterology clinical teaching sessions (acute care focus)
- Band 7 Teaching Sessions
- Ongoing reflective CPD aligned with HCPC standards
- Regular use of BDA PEN and evidence-based resources
Personal Attributes
- Organised and resilient in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical and prioritisation skills
- Compassionate and adaptive communicator
- Reflective practitioner who seeks supervision appropriately
- Enthusiastic contributor to service development and education
Timeline
Band 5 Acute Dietitian
Torbay Hospital, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
2025.06 - 2026.01
Student Dietitian (P3 Placement)
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
2024.09 - 2024.12
Student Dietitian (P2 Placement)
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2024.01 - 2024.04
Care Chef & Care Assistant
Welford Court Residential Care Home
2022.04 - 2022.10
MSc - Dietetics
University of Central Lancashire
BSc - Nutrition and Food Science
University of Reading