Community Paediatric Dietitian | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training opportunities

NHS benefits

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is hiring a Community Paediatric Dietitian to support children and families in Sutton and Carshalton. You’ll work as part of a small MDT, delivering dietetic care in clinics, schools, and homes, with autonomous practice and close liaison with GPs and other professionals.

The role offers part-time hours, flexible start times, on-site parking, and NHS benefits. HCPC registration and paediatric experience are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered dietitian with a Nutrition and Dietetics degree.
• Experience in paediatric nutrition, preferably in community settings.
• Excellent communication and a person-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a community paediatric caseload and provide dietetic care.
• Deliver dietetic services in clinics, schools, and homes.
• Collaborate with GPs and other health professionals.
• Autonomous practice with cross-agency liaison.

Skills

Communication skills

Person-centred approach

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Community Paediatric Dietitian | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Company: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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!

AtSutton 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 dedicatedChildren’s Community Dietitianto join our friendly team atGreen 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 offlexible hours(8 to 4, 9 to 5 or something that works for you and the service).
• Training opportunities atEpsom and St Helier, so you can keep your skills sharp.

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.

Why join us?

This role gives you the autonomy to manage your own caseload, backed up by the support of a close-knit team. 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.

Salary: £45,953 - £54,254 per annum pro rata including HCAS (outer)

Hours: Part-time | Location: Carshalton, SM5 1JL | Job type: Permanent | Posting date: 5 Oct 2026 | Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026

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