# Specialist Paediatric Dietitian > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-paediatric-dietitian/60ac52a0-393e-4562-b24e-55330fa4a4d6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-paediatric-dietitian/60ac52a0-393e-4562-b24e-55330fa4a4d6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Preston - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Dietitian - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T18:02:48.448Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Preston/Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v8005422 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8005422?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities Please see attached supporting job description and person specification for further information relating to the advertised role ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Range of clinical dietetic skills from rotational Band 5 post - Proven varied experience of rotational posts - Experience in the NHS as a Dietitian - Supervision of Dietetic support workers - Experience of MDT working - Experience at Dietetic student training **Desirable** - Knowledge & Experience ### Qualifications and Education **Essential** - HPC Registration - Degree/Post Grad Degree in nutrition and Dietetics **Desirable** - Member of the British Dietetic Association - Working towards a Master’s degree level modules - Evidence of CPD in relevant specialist area of Paediatrics ## Documents - [jd paediatrics (pdf, 432.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10290752) - [what we can offer you (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2464) - [creating your best application (pdf, 6.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2433) ## 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.