Paediatric Dietitian

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent children's hospital is seeking a Paediatric Dietitian for a Band 6 position on a secondment basis until October 2026. You will support a diverse team, gaining specialized knowledge while providing high-quality nutritional care to young patients. Ideal candidates will have experience at Band 5/6 level, excellent communication, and the ability to work collaboratively. Salary ranges from £46,419 to £55,046, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of working in paediatrics at band 5/6 level.
• Knowledge of a specialist area of dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and acquire specialised knowledge in a tertiary clinical area.
• Work under supervision of Specialist Dietitians in a rotational role.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice

Experience in research/audit/teaching

Education

Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Dietitian

The closing date is 05 January 2026

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.

You will be working within a large department of over 70 staff who work across a wide range of clinical areas including Metabolic Medicine, Dermatology, Renal, Neurology, Ketogenic diets, Surgery/ITU, Oncology/BMT and Gastroenterology. The Dietitians and support staff are responsible for delivering high‑quality nutritional care to paediatric patients from birth to 19 years of age.

Main duties of the job

You will be developing and building upon your experience to date to acquire specialised knowledge in a tertiary clinical area under the supportive supervision of Specialist Dietitians to join our team of rotational Band 6 Dietitians. Rotations are approximately 9 months long, with a planned change of clinical team/specialty in the summer of 2026.

You will ideally have post‑registration experience working in paediatric dietetics at Band 5 / 6 level, with additional experience of a specialist area being beneficial. You will have exceptional communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills. You will also be confident in Excel, Word and general computer skills. You will possess a passion for paediatric dietetics and be looking to progress your professional career at the highest clinical level.

About us

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.

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

Combined Values

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

Experience/Knowledge

• Significant experience of working in paediatrics at band 5/6 level
• Knowledge of a specialist area of dietetics

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• 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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearInclusive per annum pro rata