Paediatric HEF Dietitian, Band 5

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gloucester seeks a Paediatric Home Enteral Feed Dietitian for an 18-month fixed-term position covering maternity leave. The role involves managing a varied caseload of enterally fed paediatric patients in community settings. Candidates should hold a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, be registered with the HCPC, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. Opportunities for training and professional development are available. A valid UK driving license is required, with a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796.

Benefits

Educational bursary

Preceptorship programme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience working in the community NHS setting.
• Ability to identify personal development needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of patients who are enterally fed in the community.
• Provide education and training to patients and families.
• Collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Skills

Nutrition support

Teamwork

Training material development

Knowledge of enteral feeds

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Tools

Word

Excel

Nutritional assessment software

Job description

Paediatric Home Enteral Feed Dietitian, Band 5

The closing date is 11 January 2026

Do you want to be part of an award-winning, innovative, friendly team?

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS foundation Trust Home Enteral Feeding Team (HEFT) has an exciting opportunity to join their well-established, experienced team. We are looking for a Dietitian with an interest in Paediatrics and enteral feeding to join our dynamic team.

This role is a 18 month fixed-term post to cover Maternity Leave.

Main duties of the job

• Be provided with education and training to upskill in the field of paediatrics and home enteral feeding
• Have an exciting and varied caseload with the opportunity to care for paediatric patients who are enterally fed in the county of Gloucestershire
• Care for patients in different settings, including patients in their own homes, schools and respite centres
• Work towards becoming an autonomous practitioner caring for a dedicated caseload of enterally fed paediatric patients
• Be well supported to develop your skills in enteral feeding by highly specialist, experienced Dietitians
• Have the support of a dedicated mentor within the team to help develop your dietetic skills
• Work within the HEFT MDT and wider MDTs including learning from our Paediatric Enteral Nutrition Nurses within the team
• Utilise well developed communication skills to liaise with members of diverse MDTs
• Have the opportunity to undertake a Preceptorship programme integrated with other AHP colleagues
• Have the opportunity of flexible working, with the possibility of some remote home working on occasion, within needs of the team
• Well‑being support is available to help manage more complex caseloads

About us

The HEFT is well‑established, with over 20 years of experience in delivering high‑quality enteral feed care to patients in Gloucestershire. The team is multidisciplinary; including Dietitians, Enteral nutrition Nurse Specialists, Dietetic assistants and admin support. Each team is led by a dedicated, highly experienced and skilled leader who is able to provide you with the support, knowledge and skills needed to develop you as a member of this dynamic team.

The HEFT can offer you a varied caseload of patients. The team care for both adult and paediatric patients, allowing you to develop your knowledge and skills across a range of clinical areas. We cover unique settings including a third level disability college and a highly specialist neurological centre. The team is actively involved with research, both in‑house and national projects. We conduct regular audit and service development work which has been presented nationally (at BAPEN) and internationally (at ESPEN congress).

The team can offer a number of unique opportunities including access to an educational bursary, apprenticeship opportunities and a preceptorship programme. Active involvement in further post‑graduate education and research is encouraged, to ensure you are developing skills across all pillars of dietetic practice. From when you join the team, we offer a structured competency framework as well as having an in‑team educational lead to help support your development. We are committed to investing in your CPD.

Job responsibilities

This is a 18‑month Fixed Term contract to cover Maternity Leave. You will hold a caseload of patients who are enterally fed in the community. For full information on this role, please view the attached job description.

Person Specification

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Hold a valid UK driving license
• Experience and knowledge within the NHS on all aspects of nutrition support, sip feeds and enteral feeds
• Experience of effectively maintaining working relationships within a team
• Develop and deliver training materials to a variety of audiences
• Use of software packages including Word, Excel, nutritional assessment packages, statistical packages
• Experience working with enteral feeds
• Experience working in the community NHS setting
• Ability to identify personal development needs
• Evidence of Multi‑Disciplinary Team working
• Interest in and enthusiasm for developing skills in enteral feeding

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.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year(pa, pro rata if part-time)