Paediatric Specialist Dietitian – Band 6 (Rotational)

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool is seeking a Specialist Dietitian (Band 6) to join a busy paediatric centre. Closing date is 09 November 2026. The role offers opportunity to work within a supportive team focused on professional development and service improvement.

The role involves managing own paediatric caseload, participating in a Band 6 rotation across clinical areas, and contributing to supervision, service development, and protocol implementation.

Qualifications

• Paediatric dietitian with band 5 experience.
• Experience across broad paediatric subspecialities.
• Ability to work within MDT and supervise junior staff.
• Knowledge of paediatric nutrition requirements and anthropometry.
• Proven ability to deliver teaching and training.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic services to paediatric sub-specialities.
• Develop and implement care plans and conduct ongoing reviews.
• Collaborate with advanced dietitians to develop protocols.

Skills

MDT working

Paediatric nutrition

Teaching experience

Motivational interviewing

Behaviour change

Band 6 level experience

Child engagement

Job description

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool is seeking a Specialist Dietitian (Band 6) to join a busy paediatric centre. Closing date is 09 November 2026. The role offers opportunity to work within a supportive team focused on professional development and service improvement.

The role involves managing own paediatric caseload, participating in a Band 6 rotation across clinical areas, and contributing to supervision, service development, and protocol implementation.