Highly Specialised Paediatric Dietitian

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Dietitian at a leading children's hospital in London. The role involves providing expert dietetic care for children with complex nutritional needs, leading research projects, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in clinical paediatrics at band 7 level.
• Knowledge of feeding and eating disorder management in paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert dietetic input to treatment plans.
• Lead dietetic led outpatient clinical assessments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Registered Dietitian

Masters level training in dietetics

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Team at the world-famous Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Our EB Service is a national centre for patients requiring multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment for the management of complex EB and rare dermatological conditions, such as Netherton Syndrome and Harlequin Ichthyosis.

The role includes covering both the Inpatient and Outpatient Service and advising on Dietetic Care nationally to patients admitted locally from birth to transition. The role includes 0.2 WTE of research time, and you will be leading on Dietetic research projects and supporting wider MDT projects. You with work alongside the Band 8c Head of Dietetics and a Band 7 Dermatology Dietitian to collaborate and work towards delivery of a world-class Dietetics Service to Dermatology.

Main duties of the job

Duties include, providing expert dietetic input to treatment plans, leading on dietetic led outpatient clinical assessments and advising on nutritional deficiencies. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a large and supportive MDT team and have the opportunity to develop audit, outcomes and clinical service evaluation to improve practice.

Opportunities include teaching and representing the service at a national and international level. We are looking for a dynamic individual with significant previous experience working with children with complex nutritional support needs and gastroenterology, with an inquiring mind and a passion for research.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year Inclusive per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

271-CCS-7188458

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Additional masters level training in area related to dietetics or healthcare

Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Knowledge of feeding and eating disorder management in paediatrics
• Significant experience working in clinical paediatrics at band 7 level
• Ability to provide weekend cover of the service

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with Austistic Spectrum Disorder

Skills and abilities Essential

• Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
• Good communications skills including written and oral presentation and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy and the ability to use different programmes e.g.: Word, excel
• Strong team working with many health care professionals
• Good time management
• Ability to adapt to new ways of working which is beneficial to the service

Desirable

• Experience in research/audit/teaching

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential

• Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Additional masters level training in area related to dietetics or healthcare

Knowledge & Experience Essential

• Knowledge of feeding and eating disorder management in paediatrics
• Significant experience working in clinical paediatrics at band 7 level
• Ability to provide weekend cover of the service

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with Austistic Spectrum Disorder

Skills and abilities Essential

• Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
• Good communications skills including written and oral presentation and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy and the ability to use different programmes e.g.: Word, excel
• Strong team working with many health care professionals
• Good time management
• Ability to adapt to new ways of working which is beneficial to the service

Desirable

• Experience in research/audit/teaching

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)