Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian

Sanctuary Personnel; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Professional development

Diverse work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian based in Banbury to join our community Dietetics team. This ongoing, full-time locum role focuses on home enteral feeding across Oxfordshire, delivering specialist nutrition support in homes, schools and digital clinics.

You will assess paediatric patients, develop feeding regimens, participate in MDTs, supervise students, and provide training to nursing and school staff while upholding safeguarding and quality standards.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Dietitian
• BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Paediatric caseload experience
• Previous Band 5 or Band 6 level experience
• Knowledge of enteral feeding and nutritional support
• PEG/NG/PEG-J feeding knowledge
• Assessment and care planning for complex cases
• Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams
• Competence in teaching and training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Safeguarding and risk management understanding
• Autonomy in managing a specialist caseload
• Car driver

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment and treatment for paediatric home enterally fed patients.
• Manage a complex caseload of babies, children, and young adults needing enteral nutrition support.
• Develop and review enteral feeding regimens and nutritional care plans.
• Assess nutritional requirements using clinical, biochemical, and dietary methods.
• Advise on weaning, blended diets, thickened fluids, and modified textures.
• Attend MDT meetings and contribute to decision-making and capacity assessments.
• Conduct home, school, telephone, and digital consultations.
• Monitor growth, nutritional status, and treatment outcomes.
• Offer specialist dietary advice to families, carers, and professionals.
• Deliver training to community nurses, school nurses, health visitors, and allied health professionals.
• Support clinical audit, quality improvement, and research projects.
• Supervise students and support junior staff where appropriate.

Skills

Paediatric dietetics

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Teaching/training

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Job Title:
Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian

Specialism:
Dietetics

Location:
Banbury

Salary:
£26.00 per hour

Type:
Ongoing, Full Time

Join an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian within Dietetics, based in Banbury, earning a competitive £26.00 per hour. This full-time, ongoing role invites you to bring your expertise to a community setting, offering a countywide role across Oxfordshire in Community Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of locum work, adapting to service needs within homes, schools, and digital clinics.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time: Enjoy the stability and commitment of a full-time role while having the flexibility that suits your lifestyle.
• Professional Development: Expand your skills and knowledge by working within a multidisciplinary team and engaging in diverse training opportunities.
• Diverse Work Environment: Experience a dynamic work setting by conducting consultations at homes, schools, or digitally. No two days are the same!
• Work-Life Balance: Relish in the flexibility locum work provides to better balance your personal and professional life.

What you will do:

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment and treatment for paediatric home enterally fed patients.
• Manage a complex caseload of babies, children, and young adults needing enteral nutrition support.
• Develop and review enteral feeding regimens and nutritional care plans.
• Assess nutritional requirements using a variety of clinical, biochemical, and dietary methods.
• Advise on weaning, blended diets, thickened fluids, and modified textures.
• Attend MDT meetings and contribute to decision-making and capacity assessments.
• Conduct home, school, telephone, and digital consultations.
• Monitor growth, nutritional status, and treatment outcomes.
• Offer specialist dietary advice to families, carers, and professionals.
• Deliver training to community nurses, school nurses, health visitors, and allied health professionals.
• Support clinical audit, quality improvement, and research projects.
• Supervise students and support junior staff where appropriate.

Requirements:

• HCPC registered Dietitian
• BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Paediatric caseload experience
• Previous experience at Band 5 or Band 6 level
• Knowledge of enteral feeding and nutritional support
• Knowledge of PEG, NG, and PEG-J feeding
• Assessment and care planning skills for complex cases
• Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams
• Competence in teaching and training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and risk management
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a specialist caseload
• Car driver

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with Home Enteral Feeding
• Familiarity with babies, neonates, and transition patients
• Community or primary care experience
• Experience managing Band 5 staff or Dietetic Assistants
• Research, audit, or quality improvement experience
• Experience presenting at events
• Membership of the BDA or relevant Specialist Interest Group
• Completion of post-registration paediatric clinical courses
• Skills in motivational interviewing and behavioural change
• Experience supervising students

Banbury is not only a charming and lively town surrounded by the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside, but it also offers a thriving community, excellent schools, and rich history. It is a fantastic place to both live and work, offering a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of leisure activities just waiting to be explored. Come, be a part of something extraordinary in Banbury!