# Specialist Paediatric Dietitian > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-paediatric-dietitian/34e7fc5e-3b79-4c1c-ae8f-08b5ef81c237 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-paediatric-dietitian/34e7fc5e-3b79-4c1c-ae8f-08b5ef81c237.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Job share, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (5 days a week (Monday - Friday)) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-16T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T14:01:53.932Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Poole/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8309636 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8309636?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you looking for an opportunity to develop or advance your paediatric dietetic career? If you have a strong interest in paediatrics and would like the opportunity to develop your skills in this area or you are already working within paediatrics we would love to hear from you! We are looking for a full-time permanent Band 6 dietitian to join our specialist paediatric team at University Hospitals Dorset. The successful candidate would be providing cover to the general paediatric wards and general outpatient clinics. The role involves working with a wide range of paediatric in and outpatients and their families, including, but not limited to oncology, allergy, coeliac, weight management and enteral feeding. Some experience of working with a paediatric caseload is desirable. The role is currently based at Poole Hospital site of UHD However, we anticipate the relocation of services including the paediatric service to a brand-new, purpose-built women’s and children’s unit on the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site, with an expected completion date in April 2027. We work very closely with the entire paediatric MDT, including consultants, specialist nurses, psychologists, ward and support staff as well as health visitors and children’s community nurses. Interview date: Wednesday 4th November 2026 ### Main duties of the job This post offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. The department is committed to CPD and we offer a wide range of in-house specialist training. You will be invited to regular professional update meetings across the whole dietetic team and we are closely connected with our colleagues across Dorset holding a Dorset wide education and networking event twice yearly. You will have the opportunity to work on audit and also be involved in student training. You will be very well supported in developing your skills and knowledge according to your needs by the specialist colleagues within each area. We would love to hear from you if you have a strong interest or experience in paediatrics and would be very happy to have a conversation about specific areas of interest as well how your skill set fits with our service. We are committed to flexible working and would be happy to offer this post as a job share so please get in touch if this is something you would like to explore. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert ### 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate - Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or stressed patients and families - Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based nutritional care in an acute setting - Ability to present information, written and verbal, in a clear & logical manner **Desirable** - Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based nutritional care in acute paediatrics - Competent with nutrition data collation and analysis ### Knowledge **Essential** - Sound knowledge of a wide range of dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to eating disorders, coeliac, oncology, and nutrition support) - Evidence of CPD, including attendance at post-graduate courses - Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services **Desirable** - Knowledge of a range of paediatric dietetic practice areas - Evidence of paediatric related CPD, including attendance at paediatric post-graduate courses ### Experience **Essential** - At least 1 year of experience working in dietetics within an acute NHS setting - Experience of working as part of an acute MDT - Experience in giving clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback **Desirable** - Experience of advanced communication skills including motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change - Experience in conducting clinical audit and understanding of how this can impact a service - Experience of working in paediatric dietetics within an acute NHS setting - Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics. - HCPC Registration in Dietetics **Desirable** - Behavioral change skills training - Post-Graduate Paediatric dietetic training - Clinical supervisory skills training - Training in leadership and appraisal skills ### Personal Attributes and other **Essential** - To be able to work successfully within a team - To be able to work autonomously within professional and trusts code of conducts - To be self-motivated, flexible and reliable and to respond positively to change - To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations - Excellent problem-solving skills - Able to reflect on and appraise own performance - Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [band 6 paediatric dietitian ps (pdf, 90.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10633907) - [job description band 6 paediatric dietitian (pdf, 480.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10629830) ## 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.