Job overview
We’re looking for a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to join our Paediatric Dietetics Service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, working across Central Lancashire and South Ribble to provide specialist dietary advice to babies and children (under years).
Is this role right for you?
This could be a great fit if you:
- Are a Band 6 Dietitian (or ready to work at Band 6 level)
- Enjoy patient-facing work
- Are confident managing a varied caseload
- Value teamwork but are happy working independently
- Want a role that’s meaningful, practical and people-focused
If you’re looking for a paediatric dietetics job where you can really get to know your patients, develop specialist skills, and be part of a supportive local team — we’d love to hear from you.
Interested? Apply now to find out more and have a conversation with us about whether this role is right for you.
Although you will be an autonomous practitioner, you will be required to work closely with the diabetes specialist nurse team, the diabetologists, nutrition team and other AHP colleagues.
Our Dietetics team is strongly committed to team working, maintaining high standards of care, innovation and continued professional development. We support student training and provide P1, P2 and P3 placements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled Dietitian to further develop their skills in clinical dietetics.
Main duties of the job
This is a hands-on paediatric dietetics role, where no two days are quite the same. You’ll manage your own varied paediatric caseload, supporting children and their carers who are at risk of malnutrition, require oral nutrition support or are established on home enteral feeding as well as supporting children with Diabetes
Your work will include:
- Seeing patients in outpatient clinics within the hospital setting and community settings including school clinics
- Carrying out domiciliary visits in patients’ own homes.
- Delivering practical, patient-centred dietetic care in real-life settings
- Working closely with MDT colleagues across both hospital and community services
Hours and contract
Permanent, full-time role. 37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days.
Hospital base: Royal Preston hospital
You’ll need to be confident working independently, organised, and must be able to travel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached supporting job description and person specification for further information relating to the advertised role
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This advert is for Specialist Paediatric Dietitian with Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Dietitian role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.
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