Band 5 Paediatric Dietitian

Bhamcommunity; Nechells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS terms and holidays

Relocation support

Retail discounts

Dedicated well-being services

Flexible working

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Dietitian to join our Children’s Nutrition and Dietetics service in Birmingham. You will work with children, families and carers across community settings, supported by senior paediatric dietitians.

The role offers varied opportunities in clinics, schools and family homes, with supervision and professional development to build paediatric skills and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Dietitian registered with HCPC.
• Degree or equivalent in Dietetics.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide community dietetic assessment and treatment to children and young people.
• Manage own caseload with supervision from senior paediatric dietitians.
• Support enteral nutrition, growth monitoring and care plan reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for child- and family-centred care.
• Deliver education and training to families and professionals.

Skills

HCPC registered dietitian

Dietetics degree

Continual professional development

Education

Degree or equivalent in Dietetics

Job description

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Community services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part ofthat future now.Join us and help achieve better care andhealthier communities.

Main area Band 5 Community Paediatric Dietitian Grade Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term temporary for 12 months) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 820-8375334-CF

Site Gee Business Centre Town Birmingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/11/2026

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Dietitian to join our Children’s Nutrition and Dietetics service.

We are looking for someone with an interest in paediatrics who is keen to learn and develop. You will receive support and supervision from experienced senior paediatric dietitians while developing your paediatric knowledge and skills.

This is a varied community role working with children, young people and their families across Birmingham. You will work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary and multiagency team around the child, liaising with professionals across community and acute services to support coordinated, child- and family-centred care.

You will have opportunities to work across a range of community settings, including clinics, child development centres, schools, respite settings and family homes, developing experience in a wide range of paediatric nutritional needs, including enteral nutrition.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in community paediatric dietetics within an experienced and supportive team, while building your clinical, communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

Main duties of the job

You will provide dietetic assessment, advice and treatment to children and young people with a range of nutritional needs, working closely with their families and carers.

You will manage your own caseload with support from experienced paediatric dietitians and work across a range of community settings, including clinics, schools and family homes.

The role includes supporting children with enteral feeding, within your scope of practice, monitoring growth and nutritional status, and developing and reviewing individualised nutritional care plans.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multiagency teams to provide coordinated, child- and family-centred care, alongside participating in clinical supervision, training, audit and service development.

Working for our organisation

Benefits of working for Birmingham Community Healthcareinclude free parking at community venues, excellent access to IT equipment to support remote working, modern office facilities and dedicated administrative support.

We place a strong emphasis on professional development. You will be supported through preceptorship, regular clinical supervision, annual appraisal and training opportunities, with support from experienced paediatric dietitians to develop your confidence and skills in paediatric practice.

Career development, flexible working and staff support are given high priority, and you will be encouraged to develop professionally and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will provide a community dietetic service to children and young people across Birmingham, working in clinics, child development centres, schools, respite settings and family homes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking nutritional assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing individualised dietetic care plans.
• Managing and prioritising your own clinical caseload, seeking support from senior dietitians when required.
• Assessing and supporting children requiring enteral nutrition, including monitoring growth, hydration, nutritional adequacy and feed tolerance.
• Providing practical dietetic advice, education and support to children, families and carers.
• Communicating with other professionals to support effective and coordinated patient care.
• Delivering nutrition education and training to families, groups and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to clinical governance, audit, research and service development.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Dietitian registered with Health Professions Council (HCPC)
• Degree or equivalent in Dietetics
• Evidence of continual professional development

Experience

• Experience of clinical dietetics
• Evidence of interest in clinical paediatrics
• Evidence (either observational or own practice) of developing, implementing and evaluating projects
• Evidence of multi disciplinary working

Skills

• Understanding of community dietetics
• Evidence of ability to generate written communication that is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
• Evidence of an ability to plan and manage own t
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based clinical trends and practices in paediatric dietetics
• Demonstrate knowledge of application of Health Professions Council Code of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency for Dietitians

Personal Qualitites

• An ability to learn and apply knowledge appropriately

Other

• An ability to travel to different venues within the city on a daily basis and safely transport equipment required for the role

In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link , will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.

All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 - 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.

The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.

Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme

BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As part of our ongoing commitment to being a Great Place to Work, we actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences, and perspectives.

We are also dedicated to supporting the career progression of colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.

Promoting Workforce Equality

In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

DBS Costs

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in 3 payments over a 3-month period once you start employment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to these deductions being made. The charges for the DBS include the administration fee. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for. For bank Workers the full cost of the DBS check (as detailed above) will be deducted from your pay following completion of your online mandatory training. No payment will be made for your online training until it is all complete and verified by the Temporary Staffing Team. Please note: You will not be able to work any bank shifts until you have completed your mandatory training, and your DBS is in place.

Flexible Working

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.

In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages here

Benefits of working for us:

• Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers
• Dedicated well-being services for all employees
• Flexible working where possible

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Jodie Owen Job title Service Clinical Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07736635579 Additional information

Whatever your skills or experience in dietetics we encourage you to contact us for an informal discussion about the role by emailing Jodie Owen, Service Clinical Manager for Children's Nutrition and Dietetics.

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
3, Priestley Wharf
Holt Street
Birmingham Science Park
B7 4BN

Office hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

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