Paediatric Dietitian

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital is seeking a Band 6 Dietitian to deliver high-quality nutritional care to paediatric patients. The role involves working within a large, diverse department and rotating across various clinical areas. Candidates should have post-registration experience in paediatric dietetics at Band 5/6 level and strong communication and organisational skills. This position supports professional growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in paediatric dietetics at Band 5/6 level.
• Experience in a specialist area is beneficial.
• Strong passion for paediatric dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nutritional care to paediatric patients.
• Work within a large department across various clinical areas.
• Develop specialised knowledge under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation skills

Excel skills

Word skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dietetic Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital as a Band 6 Dietitian covering a Secondment until October 1st 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work within a large department of over 70 staff across a wide range of clinical areas including Metabolic Medicine, Dermatology, Renal, Neurology, Ketogenic diets, Surgery/ITU, Oncology/BMT and Gastroenterology.
• Deliver high-quality nutritional care to paediatric patients from birth to 19 years of age.
• Develop and build upon your experience to acquire specialised knowledge in a tertiary clinical area under the supportive supervision of Specialist Dietitians.
• Rotate approximately 9 months long, with a planned change of clinical team/specialty in the summer of 2026.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience working in paediatric dietetics at Band 5 / 6 level, with additional experience of a specialist area being beneficial.
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• Confident in Excel, Word and general computer skills.
• A passion for paediatric dietetics and a desire to progress your professional career at the highest clinical level.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.