# Specialist Dietitian - Paediatric and Neonatal (Rotational) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-dietitian-paediatric-and-neonatal-rotational/c08e9a6f-29e1-4056-b348-9906a4b0fd98 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-dietitian-paediatric-and-neonatal-rotational/c08e9a6f-29e1-4056-b348-9906a4b0fd98.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Trust Headquarters, City Hospital campus - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-11T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-29T13:00:38.144Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Specialist_Dietitian/Specialist_Dietitian-v8241567 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8241567?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1.0 WTE Dietitian to join the Paediatric team at Nottingham Children’s Hospital (NCH). This is a rotational post across paediatric and neonatal services, offering a valuable opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills within specialist areas. This role is ideal for a motivated Dietitian looking to expand their clinical experience and contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred nutritional care. The post holder will work across both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting children and young people with a range of clinical needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based dietetic interventions. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide specialist dietetic support alongside Consultants and Specialist Nurses, delivering therapeutic dietary advice to paediatric and neonatal patients Undertake nutritional assessment and implement appropriate interventions, including oral nutrition support and enteral feeding Participate in a structured rotation across paediatric and neonatal services, gaining experience in a range of clinical areas Work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patient care and support initiatives aimed at reducing hospital admissions Manage your own caseload effectively, as well as contributing to the organisation and support of team workload Work closely with Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and Dietetic Assistants within a supportive team environment Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement work to demonstrate the value of dietetic input Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, a flexible approach to work, and a strong commitment to service development. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to develop both your own skills and those of others. Experience in nutritional support is essential. Additional training and development will be provided. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities As part of this role it is essential that you will be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) accordingly to national and local guidance. Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached. ### 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 ### Physical **Essential** - Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment - Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes. ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area - stablished knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group. - Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload. ### Communication **Essential** - Able to communicate with a range of individuals on complex matters - Able to work within an MDT ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registered - Qualified Dietitian ( degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent) - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Member of the BDA - Validated courses ### Analytical and judgement **Essential** - Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training. - Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff - Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious - Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations. ### Planning and Organisational Skills **Essential** - Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities. - Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians ## Documents - [personal spec (pdf, 174.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10552503) - [job description (pdf, 368.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10552502) - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.