Paediatric Dietitian (Development post)

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a paediatric dietitian for a development role suitable for newly qualified candidates. This role involves supporting paediatric patients across various settings, working within a collaborative team, and participating in educational programmes. Ideal for those looking to advance their skills and contribute to quality patient care.

Benefits

Access to CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Aspiring paediatric dietitian, suitable for newly qualified or developing skills.
• Engagement in training and educational programmes.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide and support dietetic service for paediatric patients.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary and dietetic teams.
• Participate in training and return-to-practice programmes.
• Support development of dietetic outcomes.
• Lead department-wide projects.

Job description

Overview

Are you an aspiring paediatric dietitian looking for your first job? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.

We are offering a band 5 to 6 development role which would be suitable for a newly qualified dietitian or someone looking to further develop their paediatric skills. We are based at the Great Western Hospital and our friendly and supportive team consists of dietitians, dietetic assistants, nutrition nurses and admin team.

Our paediatric teams supports our inpatient ward, neonatal unit, general paediatric outpatient clinics, Type 1 diabetes service and home enterally fed babies and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide and support the development of the dietetic service for paediatric patients.
• Work as a key part of multidisciplinary and dietetic teams.
• Participate in student training, work experience and return‑to‑practice programmes within the department.
• Support the development of dietetic outcomes.
• Take lead on department‑wide priority projects or representative roles for the team.

Additional Information

We are committed to learning and development and provide placement opportunities for T level students, pre‑registration dietitians & apprentices. We have excellent access to CPD opportunities.

Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined‑up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.