Paediatric & Neonatal Dietitian — Rotational Specialist

NUH; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is inviting applications for a Specialist Dietitian – Paediatric and Neonatal (Rotational) based at Nottingham Children’s Hospital. The post offers a 1.0 WTE opportunity to work across paediatric and neonatal services, delivering therapeutic dietary advice and leading in nutritional care for children and young people.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, manage your own caseload, contribute to audits and service development, and pursue ongoing

Qualifications

• HCPC registered
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Member of the BDA
• Validated courses

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic support alongside Consultants and Specialist Nurses, delivering therapeutic dietary advice to paediatric and neonatal patients
• Undertake nutritional assessment and implement appropriate interventions, including oral nutrition support and enteral feeding
• Participate in a structured rotation across paediatric and neonatal services, gaining experience in a range of clinical areas
• Work collaboratively within the MDT to optimise patient care and support initiatives aimed at reducing hospital admissions
• Manage your own caseload effectively, as well as contributing to the organisation and support of team workload
• Work closely with Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and Dietetic Assistants within a supportive team environment
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement work
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, with a flexible approach to work and commitment to service development
• Experience in nutritional support is essential; additional training and development will be provided

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is inviting applications for a Specialist Dietitian – Paediatric and Neonatal (Rotational) based at Nottingham Children’s Hospital. The post offers a 1.0 WTE opportunity to work across paediatric and neonatal services, delivering therapeutic dietary advice and leading in nutritional care for children and young people.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, manage your own caseload, contribute to audits and service development, and pursue ongoing