Specialist Paediatric Community and Eating Disorder Dietitian

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled Paediatric Dietitian to join a leading healthcare provider. This role involves working with children facing complex dietary challenges, including those with eating disorders, within a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will have the chance to contribute to innovative care while promoting your professional development in a dynamic environment. With a focus on delivering high standards of clinical care, this position offers a unique blend of community outreach and specialist team collaboration. Join a dedicated workforce committed to improving the lives of young patients in a vibrant city known for its rich culture and community spirit.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in clinical paediatric dietetics with a focus on eating disorders.
• Experience in multi-professional teams and student training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert dietetic services for outpatients with complex needs.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team for children with eating disorders.

Skills

Clinical Paediatric Dietetics

Multi-professional Teamwork

Teaching and Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Leadership Qualities

Behavior Change Skills

Education

Degree/Postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and/or Dietetics

HCPC Registration

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Tools

Dietary Analysis Software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, pro-active Paediatric Dietitian to join our department and work with our Community and Eating Disorders Teams. This role is suitable for a Band 7 dietitian but can provide support for a fast track Band 6 to 7 for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

1. The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian provides an expert dietetic service for outpatients. This post is split with 3 days per week working with children with complex needs including children with restricted eating difficulties related to their underlying diagnosis as part of our community service and 2 days per week working as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team of mental and physical health professionals working with children and young people with eating disorders.
2. The community work will be in an outreach capacity and cover the North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Bristol areas.
3. The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian is a member of an integrated dietetic team, the multidisciplinary community CAMHS team and the secondary care eating disorders team consisting of a Consultant Paediatrician, clinical psychologist and assistant psychologist.
4. The Specialist dietitian works in collaboration with other Specialist Paediatric Dietitians covering a range of specialties. We are a research-active department with a track record of promoting career development opportunities.
5. A good grounding in paediatric dietetics is essential and ideally you will have clinical paediatric experience in eating disorders. Ongoing continuing professional development is integral to the post.
6. Good team working, innovation skills and a drive for high standards of clinical care and knowledge are needed to help with the present and future development of these services.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 clinical services across 10 sites, serving more than 500,000 people in South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent care, supporting research and innovation, and fostering a diverse workforce. Our hospitals are located in Bristol and Weston, offering city, seaside, and countryside living options.

Additional details

• Date posted: 08 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Upper Maudlin street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the attached document.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience (Essential)

• Broad experience in clinical paediatric dietetics
• Experience working in a multi-professional team
• Student training experience
• Experience with supervision
• Experience working with enteral feeding
• Audit experience
• Experience working with eating disorders and children with complex needs

Skills and Abilities (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Computer skills and dietary analysis software proficiency
• Sound clinical reasoning
• Leadership qualities
• Behavior change and motivational interviewing skills

Qualifications and Training (Essential)

• Degree/Postgraduate qualification in nutrition and/or dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Additional desirable attributes include membership of BDA, postgraduate qualifications, supervisory courses, and involvement in research or quality improvement initiatives.

Other requirements

This post is subject to DBS checks, UK registration, and requires sponsorship considerations for overseas applicants.