Paediatric Dietitian

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Paediatric Dietitian to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers an opportunity to work with various pediatric services, primarily focused on outpatient clinics and general wards. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and relevant qualifications in nutrition and dietetics. The position promotes personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Comprehensive occupational health services

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based nutritional aspects of pediatric care.
• Post graduate experience working in pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic service to pediatric inpatients.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' diet and lifestyle.
• Communicate effectively with patients and parents.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant Science plus post graduate diploma in Dietetics

HCPC registration

Job description

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated dietitian to broaden their experience and clinical skills in paediatric dietetics. The Paediatric Team covers a busy general paediatric department that includes inpatients, outpatient and MDT clinics, the neo natal unit and community home enteral feeding. We are fortunate to be well established within the paediatric division of the Hospital and work closely with all members of the MDT. The workload will be mostly clinic based and some ward cover.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated dietitian to broaden their experience and clinical skills in paediatric dietetics. The Paediatric Team covers a busy general paediatric department that includes inpatients, outpatient and MDT clinics, the neo natal unit and community home enteral feeding. We are fortunate to be well established within the paediatric division of the Hospital and work closely with all members of the MDT. The workload will be mostly clinic based and some ward cover.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a specialist dietetic service to paediatric inpatients on the general and assessment wards.
• To be responsible for the provision of paediatric outpatient clinics.
• To undertake comprehensive assessments of patient's diet and lifestyle to formulate individualised management and treatment plans. This will include anthropometric measurements, nutritional analysis, and interpretation of biochemical data.
• To communicate effectively with patients and parents. This includes, where necessary, using interpreters for patients where English is not a first language. This may also involve occasionally working in stressful conditions requiring the ability to react sensitively where children or parents may react unpredictably.
• To communicate with referring agents and other agents as necessary through personal, written or telephone contact.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
  
  

About Us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata pa incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-NN-7244746-AHP-GV-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Norbiton

KT2 7QB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Job Description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Knowledge of evidence based nutritional aspects of pediatric care
• BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or BSc in relevant Science plus post graduate diploma in Dietetics
• Post Graduate Experience working in pediatrics
• HCPC registration
  
  

Desirable

• Module 1 and 2 of Pediatric Dietetics courses Approved by BDA
• Member of BDA
  
  

Desirable

Essential

• Understanding of Trust values
• Ability to run out-patient clinic
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adapable and flexible in changing environments
• Confident and self motivated
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Understanding of Trust values
• Ability to run out-patient clinic
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adapable and flexible in changing environments
• Confident and self motivated
  
  

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.

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.

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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Norbiton

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Road

Norbiton

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Home Health Care Services

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