Paediatric Dietitian | Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Walsall is seeking a motivated Dietitian specializing in paediatrics to join their team. The role includes providing nutrition services to pediatric patients, managing outpatient clinics, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong counseling skills to effectively communicate with patients and their families. Opportunities for professional development and involvement in student training are provided.

Benefits

Support for personal development

Engagement in student training

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric dietetics is essential.
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic services to paediatric patients.
• Plan and prioritize workload independently.
• Advise on special diets and menu planning.
• Be part of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Counselling skills

Teamwork

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian with an interest in paediatrics to join our team of 15 dietitians, nurse, and admin who work across the acute and community setting.

If successful, you will be responsible for dietetic input into our children’s wards along with carrying out paediatric dietetic outpatient clinics.

We are a friendly department, offering excellent support for personal development and engagement in student training in which you will play an active role.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications.

Role and responsibilities

• Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric patients in both an in- and outpatient setting, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting.
• Clinics will include children referred for advice regarding faltering growth, allergies, restricted eating and coeliac disease, along with clinics in special schools for children with complex feeding difficulties.
• Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Be responsible for collection and analysis of relevant data followed by planning and recommendation of dietetic care within the caseload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering, requiring developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
• Be responsible for ensuring communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals as required and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Advise catering services in the hospital on the provision of special diets and menu planning.
• Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.
• Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post.
• Have an active involvement in student training.
• Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations.

About the Trust

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Additional information

Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric patients in both an in- and outpatient setting, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting.

Provide dietetic input into general paediatric dietetic clinics, and special school clinics for children with complex feeding difficulties.

Be mindful of workload planning and the need to liaise with the multidisciplinary team; promote evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Please note: This advert closes on Thursday 18 Dec 2025.