new band 6 Paediatric Specialist Allergy Dietitian

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Band 6 Paediatric Specialist Allergy Dietitian to join the Paediatric Dietetic team. The role will involve supporting outpatient clinics for allergy patients and supervising junior dietetic staff. Candidates must be Registered Dietitians with experience in paediatric allergy, and proficiency in electronic record systems is desired. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is located in East Lancashire.

Benefits

Access to CPD and clinical pathway developments

Teaching hospital with student training placements

Qualifications

• Experience or training in paediatric allergy or general paediatric dietetics is desirable but not essential.
• Previous student training experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the paediatric allergy caseload in outpatient clinics.
• Cover general paediatric clinics across localities.
• Clinically supervise Band 5 rotational dietitians.

Skills

Registered Dietitian with transferable dietetic skills

Proficiency in EMIS electronic record system

Ability to support placement students

Job description

Job Overview

Due to a retirement we are seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Specialist Allergy Dietitian. This part‑time role (22.5 hours weekly) can be spread over 3 or 4 days. The post holder will be based in the Paediatric Dietetic team at Royal Blackburn Hospital and cover the localities of East Lancashire.

Responsibilities

• Support the paediatric allergy caseload, including cow’s milk protein, specific and non‑specific allergy and Coeliac disease patients in outpatient clinics, group education and MDT clinics.
• Cover general paediatric clinics across East Lancashire localities.
• Clinically supervise Band 5 rotational dietitians and dietetic assistants.
• Assist Paediatric team leaders in developing the Paediatric Dietetic team/service and in producing guidance, training and policies.
• Deliver clinical teaching and assessment of dietetic students and support medical, nursing and other health‑profession students.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with transferable dietetic skills.
• Experience or training in paediatric allergy or general paediatric dietetics is desirable but not essential.
• Previous student training experience or the ability to support placement students is desirable.
• Proficiency in EMIS electronic record system for outpatients and Cerner for in‑patient records (or ability to learn).

Benefits

• Part‑time hours with pro‑rata salary and Agenda for Change band 6.
• Teaching hospital with student training placements and dietitian apprenticeship training.
• Access to CPD, audit and clinical pathway developments.
• Good transport links to Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and beyond and proximity to the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

Application

Salary is pro‑rata for less than 37.5 hours per week and the post will close early if sufficient applications are received. Shortlisting is anonymous. All applications will undergo a DBS check. The Trust is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. The position will become unavailable when the vacancy closes.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of staff. We welcome applications from all regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. In particular we encourage applications from BAME communities.