Community Paediatric Dietitian - Complex Needs (Part-Time)

The Methodist Church in Britain; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development initiatives

High cost area supplement included

Job summary

Whittington Health NHS Trust seeks a part-time community paediatric dietitian to manage a caseload of children with complex health needs across Tottenham and Haringey. The role focuses on dietetic assessment, monitoring, and care planning for enteral-fed children, autistic youths, and infants with feeding difficulties.

HCPC registration is required, with broad paediatric experience at band 5/6. The post offers strong training opportunities and a high cost area supplement within pay.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate paediatric dietetics experience preferred.
• Broad paediatric experience at band 5/6 level.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children with complex health or neurodisability needs and provide dietetic assessment and monitoring.
• Specialist neonatal nutrition care for home enteral feeding and oral supplements.
• Conduct full dietary assessments and develop care plans with outcomes.
• Record and communicate treatment outcomes with other professionals.

Skills

Dietetic assessment

Clinical monitoring

BMI calculation

Enteral feeding

Education

Professional degree/diploma in nutrition and dietetics

Job description

Whittington Health NHS Trust seeks a part-time community paediatric dietitian to manage a caseload of children with complex health needs across Tottenham and Haringey. The role focuses on dietetic assessment, monitoring, and care planning for enteral-fed children, autistic youths, and infants with feeding difficulties.

HCPC registration is required, with broad paediatric experience at band 5/6. The post offers strong training opportunities and a high cost area supplement within pay.