Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian with an interest in paediatrics to join our team of 15 dietitians, nurse, and admin who work across the acute and community setting.
If successful, you will be responsible for dietetic input into our children’s wards along with carrying out paediatric dietetic outpatient clinics and group sessions.
We are a friendly department, offering excellent support for personal development and engagement in student training in which you will play an active role.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
To provide a nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting. Clinics will include those children referred for advice regarding faltering growth, allergies , restricted eating and coeliac disease.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to Paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting.
Provide dietetic input into general paediatric dietetic clinics, and consultant led allergy clinics
Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner
Be responsible for collection and analysis of relevant data followed by planning and recommendation of dietetic care within the case load as an autonomous practitioner
Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering. This will require developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
Be responsible for ensuring communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals as required and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
Advise catering services in the hospital on the provision of special diets and menu planning.
Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.
Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post
Have an active involvement in student training
Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations
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.
Person specification
Flexibility
Essential
- Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- BDA Paediatric Module
Key Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of nutritional needs of paediatric patients such as faltering growth, Allergy, Enteral feeding, Coeliac Disease, ARFID
Desirable
- Good computer knowledge
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of Safeguarding standards & procedures
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills to people from a variety of backgrounds
- Able to organise and effectively time manage own work
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration dietetic work, preferably with paediatric experience in the acute setting
- Ability to work within teams
- Awareness of clinical governance and the ability to use in practice
Desirable
- Experience of training Dietetic Students
- Experience of running patient group sessions
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This advert is for Paediatric Dietitian with Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. It is listed as a Band 6 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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