Community Paediatric Dietitian

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing

Flexible hours

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Children’s Community Dietitian to join Sutton Health and Care at Green Wrythe Clinic. You’ll work with children and families to improve nutrition in community settings, collaborating with GP practices and other clinicians.

The post offers autonomy to manage a caseload within an MDT, with on-site parking and flexible hours. HCPC registration and a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered dietitian with degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Experience in paediatric nutrition, ideally in community settings.
• Excellent communication and person-centred approach.
• Able to work independently yet collaboratively with a MDT.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic service to a caseload of children with general dietetic needs in community settings.
• Deliver care in clinics, schools or home visits; liaise with families and carers.
• Work autonomously while engaging with other professionals in health and social care.

Skills

Communication skills

Paediatric nutrition

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Site Green Wrythe Lane Clinic Town Carshalton Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum pro rata including HCAS (outer) Salary period Yearly Closing 20/09/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? Do you enjoy working closely with parents, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to make a real difference in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At Sutton Health and Care, we’re on a mission to deliver seamless, high-quality care right at the heart of the community. We’re looking for a dedicated Children’s Community Dietitian to join our friendly team at Green Wrythe Clinic.

What makes this role special

• You’ll be part of a small, supportive team of 3 dietitians.
• You’ll work closely with our Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists – all based in the same building, so collaboration really is part of daily life.
• All your clinics are run from Green Wrythe Clinic (no endless travelling around Sutton).
• Free on-site parking and just a short walk from St Helier Hospital.
• You’ll have the option of flexible hours (8 to 4, 9 to 5 or something that works for you and the service).
• Training opportunities at Epsom and St Helier, so you can keep your skills sharp.

Main duties of the job

The post for Community Paediatric Dietitian sits within Children’s Services and the post holder will be responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of community paediatric clients registered with a Sutton GP under the care of Sutton Health and Care.

You will provide a dietetic service to a caseload of children with general dietetic requirements.You will be required to provide dietetic care to a caseload of children with general dietetic requirements and will advise their carers in a range of locations including clinic settings, special or mainstream schools or at home.

This role is one of an autonomous practitioner but also involves joint liaison with other professionals involved with the child and their families both within health and other agencies.

Working for our organisation

This role gives you the autonomy to manage your own caseload, backed up by the support of a close-knit team. You’ll be part of an integrated care model that really does put patients at the centre. We’ll support you with:

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities (including ARFID).
• A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
• NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is HCPC-registered with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Has experience in paediatric nutrition (bonus points if you’ve worked with infants and families in a community setting).
• Brings excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach.
• Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team.

If you’re excited about using your dietetic skills to improve the lives of children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Person specification

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in Dietetics/Post graduate qualifications
• HCPC registration
• BDA member
• Member of BDA paeds group

Experience

• Significant years of post qualification experience with appropriate experience in paediatric dietetics or community dietetics
• Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working
• Experience of audit and research
• Experience in training others

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic IT Skills: word, email, internet
• Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools
• Understanding of enteral feeding in children

Knowledge and skills

• Ability to deliver presentations and training as required

Your recruitment team
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

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.