Job overview
Band 7 - Highly Specialist Paediatric Dietitian - Metabolic Medicine Permanent (1 WTE - 37.5 hours) Interview date: early July 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Band 7 metabolic dietitian post, within the dietetic and metabolic medicine team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust.
Our centre is the largest paediatric metabolic medicine service in the UK and is the main provider for London (North of the Thames) and the surrounding counties. We also provide a national and international service. Our aim is to deliver efficient, high quality, multi-disciplinary care to children with complex metabolic disorders.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of 8 highly specialised metabolic dietitians who provide a clinical service to metabolic in and outpatients across the paediatric age range 0-16 years. We are looking for a dynamic dietitian with either metabolic dietetic experience or substantial general paediatric experience who wants to further develop their skills within the highly rewarding area of metabolic medicine.
If you would like further information please contact Marjorie Dixon and Rachel Skeath, Clinical Lead Dietitians for metabolic dietetics [email protected] or [email protected]
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of 6 highly specialised Metabolic Dietitians who provide a clinical service to metabolic in and outpatients across the paediatric age range 0-16 years.
We are looking for a dynamic Dietitian with dietetic experience in paediatric metabolic medicine who wants to further develop their skills within the highly rewarding area of research and metabolic medicine.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
- Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills
- Excellent computer literacy and the ability to use different programmes eg: Word, excel
- Good time management
- Ability to work as part of a team and MDT
- Ability to adapt to new ways of working which are beneficial to the service
- Experience in research/audit /teaching
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- • Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- • Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- • Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Experience/Knowledge/Working hours
Essential
- Post-registration experience working in general dietetics
- Significant experience of working in paediatric dietetics at band 6/7 level
- Knowledge of metabolic dietetics or a specialist area of dietetics
- Ability to provide weekend on-call service
- Ability to work until 18.00 most evenings
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent post-graduate qualification
- Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification such as MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics – modules or equivalent
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This advert is for Paediatric Metabolic Dietitian with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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