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Job overview
We have an exciting fixed term (~12 month) opportunity to recruit a 0.8WTE Principal Dietitian (Band 8a) within the Ketogenic diet team at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) to cover maternity leave. The team provides expert dietary therapy to children and young people with epilepsy and other neurological or metabolic conditions, using the ketogenic diet as a therapeutic tool.
This post will work across both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting tertiary referrals and supporting the South East London region. The postholder will work as part of a highly specialist multidisciplinary team and line manage a 1.0 WTE Band 6 Dietitian.
Main duties of the job
The Principal Paediatric Dietitian- Ketogenic will lead a small, specialist team currently consisting of one Band 6 dietitian, while maintaining their own highly specialised clinical caseload in ketogenic dietary therapy. This role is central to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care for children requiring ketogenic management, often in the context of complex neurological or metabolic conditions. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, the post holder will be actively involved in managing the team, supporting professional development, and developing a culture of excellence and innovation. They will play a key role in service development, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance pathways and models of care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description, person specification and role descriptor for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills
- Ability to delegate
- Organisational skills
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and problem solving skills
- Able to work under own initiative
- Able to meet deadlines
- Able to liaise with professionals at all levels
- Computer literacy including outlook, excel, ketogenic diet software
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of paediatric ketogenic dietetics
- Experience of training student dietitians
- Working as part of an MDT
- Previous experience of audit / research
- Team lead and line management experience
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group
- Evidence of service development / improvement intiatives
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Degree in dietetics or equivalent
- Masters level qualification or evidence of working at Master's level
- HCPC Registration
- Extensive specialist experience in paediatric ketogenics
Desirable
- Leadership / Management qualification or training
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This advert is for Principal Paediatric Dietitian - Ketogenics with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum incl. HCA. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover (until October 2027)). The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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