Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Values
We are kind
- Values
We are open
- Values
We are inclusive
- Qualifications
Degree/Post graduate qualification in Dietetics
- Qualifications
Current HCPC registration
- Qualifications
Post graduate diploma/MSc or evidence of relevant post graduate courses in Paediatrics e.g. BDA Paediatric group modules, Diabetes
- Qualifications
Evidence of CPD
- Skills and abilities
Excellent communication skills, and ability to share information
- Skills and abilities
Case conference experience
- Skills and abilities
Ability to work autonomously and with the MDT
- Skills and abilities
Time, prioritisation and self-management skills
- Skills and abilities
Ability to manage change in a flexible, diplomatic and positive manner
- Skills and abilities
Have a wide range of good clinical reasoning skills, assessment and treatment skills and able to problem solve and make decisions
- Skills and abilities
To demonstrate reflective practice
- Skills and abilities
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in a variety of situations
- Knowledge and Experience
Clinical paediatric experience to include Diabetes
- Knowledge and Experience
Working as part of a multi-professional team
- Knowledge and Experience
Membership/participant of BDA Specialist Interest Group
- Knowledge and Experience
Awareness of up to date NHS issues, Clinical Governance and its application within dietetics
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Fieldwork Educator/Clinical Educator Course
Job overview
Paediatric Dietician, Band 7 (17 hours per week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self motivated Advanced Paediatric Dietician to join our Diabetes team at Ormskirk Hospital. Part of Mersey and West Lancashire NHS Trust. A number of hours will be allocated to support children with Eating Disorders on the Children's Ward.
If you are a motivated,flexible and forward-thinking experienced Paediatric Dietician who is ready to advance their professional and clinical development in a more senior role we would love to hear from you.
The team is based at the hospital and provides a comprehensive service to children with Diabetes on the Paediatric Ward, Out patient Department and at home.
UK driving licence and access to a car are required for this post.
Main duties of the job
- To lead the dietetic service and provide a high quality, evidence based up to date nutrition and dietetic service to highly specialised clinical areas of paediatrics including diabetes requiring an advanced level of knowledge, skills and experience at a range of locations in Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospitals including in-patients, dietetic out-patients, dietetic community clinics as well as MDT clinics.
- To lead policy development, education and training of other health professionals on matters of child nutrition
- To work as a member of the paediatric diabetes multidisciplinary team to develop and enhance the dietetic service for paediatric patients with diabetes in line with tariff arrangements
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising Date: 1st October 2026
Closing Date: 14th October 2026
Shortlisting Date: 15th October 2026
Proposed Interview date: w/c 26th October 2026
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Paediatric Dietician - Diabetes with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helens, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Predominately Thursday and Friday working days. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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