Advanced Allergy Dietitian (Adults and Paediatrics)

Integrated Care System; Southampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Southampton is seeking an Advanced Allergy Dietitian to work within multidisciplinary teams focusing on pediatric and adult allergies. The position offers an annual salary of £47,810 to £54,710 (pro-rata) and requires experience in food allergies, strong communication skills, and HCPC registration. This role emphasizes a supportive work environment and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff is preferred.
• Knowledge of nutritional challenges faced by patients with food allergies.
• Understanding of prevention and treatment of food allergies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietary advice at outpatient clinics.
• Devise protocols for food challenges and attend MDT meetings.
• Supervise and support junior dietitians.

Skills

Experience working in food allergy

Strong communication skills

Ability to independently manage a busy, complex caseload

Empathetic nature

Holistic care approach

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent

HCPC registered dietitian

Post-graduate training in relevant specialty

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Advanced Allergy Dietitian (Adults and Paediatrics)

The closing date is 22 August 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you a dietitian with experience in allergy, looking to expand your experience, skills, and knowledge? We're seeking a 0.6 WTE Band 7 dietitian to work within our regional paediatric and adult allergy multidisciplinary teams at University Hospital Southampton to cover a 12-month fixed-term maternity vacancy. The role is primarily outpatient-focused, with occasional inpatient support for patients with food allergies. You will be supported by a Band 8a specialist allergy dietitian and will support a Band 5 (0.4 WTE) and Band 6 dietitian (0.2 WTE) in the paediatric team. Additionally, a 0.2 WTE Band 7 paediatric dermatology/allergy dietitian will work alongside you. The position is based at Southampton General Hospital.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton provides an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast nearby.

We believe in using technology wisely to demonstrate strong time management and commitment to innovation. Personalizing your application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying heavily on generic, AI-generated content may lead to rejection if multiple candidates submit similar information.

At UHS, we are committed to providing a flexible working environment to support work-life balance. We value individuality and are dedicated to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Job responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Provide specialist dietary advice at paediatric and adult outpatient clinics as part of the allergy multidisciplinary teams, including face-to-face and virtual consultations.
• Contribute to the quarterly MDT-led paediatric gastro-allergy clinic with specialist dietetic input.
• Devise protocols and recipes for food challenges on adult and paediatric wards.
• Attend weekly MDT meetings.
• Offer bespoke advice and support for home reintroductions.
• Supervise and support Band 5 and 6 allergy dietitians.
• Contribute to dietetic student training programs.
• Provide teaching and training on allergy to dietitians and other health professionals.
• Lead service developments, audits, QI projects, and research initiatives.
• Facilitate patient transition from paediatric to adult allergy clinics.
• Request and interpret appropriate tests, including skin prick tests and allergy/nutritional blood tests.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in food allergy.
• Qualified and registered with HCPC.
• Knowledge of nutritional challenges faced by children, young people, and adults with food allergies.
• Understanding of prevention and treatment of food allergy.
• Ability to independently manage a busy, complex caseload.
• Strong communication skills, empathetic nature, and holistic care approach.
• Experience working within an MDT as a highly specialist dietitian and confidence in professional discussions.
• Interest in working within a large allergy team and supervising junior dietitians.

If interested or wishing to discuss flexible options, contact Sally-Ann Denton at [e-mail].

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
• HCPC registered dietitian.
• Post-graduate training in relevant specialty.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience with training and research.
• Extensive dietetic knowledge and expertise in relevant areas.
• Ability to assess nutritional status and perform anthropometric measurements.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Member of BDA and relevant groups.
• Experience leading or coordinating audits or research.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum (pro-rata)