Lead Paediatric Dietitian

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Hereford seeks a qualified paediatric dietitian to lead their dietetic service in a Band 7 role. This part-time position offers flexibility and includes responsibilities such as managing outpatient caseloads, supervising staff, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants should possess a BSc/MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics, hold HCPC registration, and have experience with paediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Dietitian.
• Experience working with paediatric patients.
• Proven dietetic practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service development in paediatric dietetics.
• Manage an outpatient caseload and provide education.
• Offer dietetic support in children's wards.
• Supervise Band 6 dietitian and junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of paediatric dietetics

Dietary counselling skills

Flexibility in working hours

Project leadership

Time management skills

Presentation and teaching skills

Appraising performance

Interest in training

Education

BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics

Relevant postgraduate award in Dietetics

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified/experienced paediatric dietitian to lead the paediatric dietetic service at Wye Valley NHS Trust in a Band 7 role.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service development in the paediatric dietetic service, working closely with other health care professionals and stakeholders.
• Carry an outpatient caseload including HEF, 1:1 clinic appointments and providing group education as required.
• Provide dietetic support to the children’s ward at The County Hospital.
• Provide supervision and guidance to the Band 6 paediatric dietitian.
• Support the wider dietetic service by supervising junior staff members and students.
• Role is advertised as 30 hours, with flexible working considered.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is part of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys, including Hereford County Hospital and community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are committed to quality improvement and collaborative working to deliver high-quality care.

Details

Date posted: 10 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 229-IC-7520722

Job locations: Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER

Qualifications

Essentials

• BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration
• Relevant postgraduate award in Dietetics (e.g., Paediatric Course MSc module)

Desirable

• BDA Member

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad up-to-date knowledge and practical application of paediatric dietetics
• Ability to communicate with clients using dietary counselling, motivational and negotiation skills
• Flexibility in terms of working hours and location
• Ability to lead on projects involving other members of the Dietetic Department/ MDT
• Ability to plan and prioritise own caseload with time management skills and adapt to unpredictable work patterns
• Presentation and teaching skills
• Able to appraise own performance and that of others
• Interest in training student dietitians

Experience

• Proven experience working as a Dietitian
• Experience of working with paediatric patients with a range of conditions
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of developing policies/procedures in Paediatric Dietetics

Regulatory & Other

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please refer to the NHS Careers website.