Paediatric Dietitian (Cystic Fibrosis)

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust seeks a committed Paediatric Dietitian to join their specialist Cystic Fibrosis team. This role offers a nurturing environment for developing paediatric dietetic expertise while supporting the health and wellbeing of children. The successful candidate will manage a caseload and support student dietitians, contributing to a renowned institution focused on quality patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with appropriate qualifications.
• Experience in paediatric dietetics is preferable.
• Ability to manage a varied dietetic caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatients and outpatients, providing dietetic advice.
• Adjust care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver education to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Counselling skills

Behaviour Change Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Approaches

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Care Professions Council

Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA)

BDA Paediatric Group Module

Masters degree equivalent knowledge

Job description

Go back Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Dietitian (Cystic Fibrosis)

The closing date is 07 July 2025

We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate dietitian to join our Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis team, giving an opportunity gain experience in a specialist area within a nationally renowned children's hospital.

Previous experience in paediatric and cystic fibrosis dietetics is preferable, but not essential as full support and training is provided. You'll join our multidisciplinary team, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings to deliver a specialist service. Your work will be based on evidence and best practice guidelines, and you'll develop your skills in this rewarding and dynamic field.

You'll also participate in the Sheffield dietetic student training programme, supporting student dietitians on placements.

If you're committed to working with children and their families, and this role sounds right for you, we welcome your application to become part of our team!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Dietetic Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Manage a caseload of inpatients, outpatients, and telephone consultations, providing dietetic advice and developing personalised care plans.

Assess nutritional needs, prescribe treatment, and collaborate with MDTs to adjust care plans.

Maintain accurate records, support safe patient discharge, and collaborate with relevant agencies and catering services.

Deliver high-quality education to healthcare professionals, adapting teaching methods and resources to meet diverse learning needs, including communication and psychological challenges.

Participate in clinical audits, review new research, and contribute to the development of evidence-based dietetic procedures.

Communicate complex or sensitive information, using counselling skills to build rapport and adapt methods to ensure understanding across diverse needs.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Care Professions Council
• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Member of the Paediatric Group of the BDA
• BDA Paediatric Group Module (appropriate to role)
• Counselling skills Behaviour Change Skills
• Counselling skills Motivational Approaches
• Counselling skills Cognitive Behavioural Approaches
• Member of additional special interest groups

Experience

• Dietetic experience in a varied dietetic environment
• Has developed expert practice in dietetics to include different ways of caseload management and delivering services
• Can demonstrate evidence of continued professional development (e.g. keeps a professional portfolio, Diploma in Advanced Dietetic Practice, Peer reviewed publications, presentations)
• Can demonstrate ability to initiate and complete clinical audit activities leading to improved patient care
• Previous involvement with the pre-registration practice training for Dietitians
• Previous experience of line management or co-ordination of clinical supervision or providing coaching / mentoring role
• Dietetic experience in a sub specialist field of paediatric - e.g. gastroenterology
• Can demonstrate the required competency in the post
• Is able to maintain competency to practice as an expert dietetic practitioner in paediatrics

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate specialist paediatric knowledge (e.g. Paediatric Gastroenterology)
• Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance
• Demonstrate ability to work at a level equivalent to Master's degree
• Can use different techniques for motivating individuals and groups to make behavioural change
• Can use different approaches to communication with a wide variety of patients, both as individuals and in groups, and with the public
• Is aware of the different communication needs within a culturally diverse community and how this may impact on both own professional practice and others
• Has a good understanding of teamwork and how this can be used to improve patient care
• Can give examples of own involvement of working as part of a team
• Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self-motivation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organisational and time management skills
• Accurate keyboard skills - data inputting, word processing, internet and dietary analysis
• Evidence of professional development commitment to lifelong learning (CPD)

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper anum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7188848-A

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust