Specialist Paediatric Community and Eating Disorder Dietitian

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Paediatric Dietitian to join our Community and Eating Disorders teams on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. The post offers a varied and rewarding caseload, providing opportunities to develop expertise across community paediatrics and eating disorders while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The role has been evaluated at Band 7; however, applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant experience who may not yet meet all Band 7 criteria, with appointment at Band 6 considered where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The Specialist Paediatric Community & Eating Disorders Dietitian provides a highly specialist dietetic service to children and young people with complex nutritional needs across community and eating disorder pathways. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the postholder will assess, diagnose, and manage a varied caseload including children with complex needs, feeding difficulties, restricted eating and eating disorders.

The postholder will contribute to specialist services across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, delivering care in outpatient clinics, community venues, schools and patients' homes as required.

As part of an integrated paediatric dietetic service, the postholder will work closely with colleagues in community paediatrics, CAMHS and specialist eating disorder services, alongside paediatricians, psychologists, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will join a team of specialist paediatric dietitians within a research-active department committed to service development, quality improvement, innovation and continuing professional development.

A sound grounding in paediatric dietetics, together with excellent communication, teamwork and clinical reasoning skills, is essential. Experience working with children and young people with eating disorders is desirable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description and person specification document attached to this vacancy.

About our Service

We are a supportive and collaborative team of specialist paediatric dietitians with a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Team members contribute to research, education, service development and professional leadership activities, creating an environment that supports learning, innovation and career development.

As a tertiary paediatric provider, UHBW offers opportunities to work alongside highly specialised teams caring for children and young people with complex and rare conditions. We have strong links with local universities and are committed to education, training and workforce development across the region.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across community paediatrics, CAMHS, Sirona care & health and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP), supporting integrated care for children, young people and their families.

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.