Senior Specialist Dietitian (XR07)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a highly specialist dietitian to provide advanced dietetic support for children dealing with obesity. The role involves clinical training, managing a dietetic team, and conducting research. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics, HCPC registration, and experience in paediatric dietetics. This part-time position based in Leeds offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in children's health.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Dietitian at a senior level including paediatric experience.
• Evidence of Audits or research projects undertaken.
• Demonstrate a strong foundation of knowledge in paediatric dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, highly specialised dietetic care to patients.
• Lead and manage the dietetic team and students.
• Initiate and co-ordinate research and audit projects.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Advanced counselling skills

Problem solving skills / Analytical skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent

HCPC registration

Registered for Diploma of Advanced Dietetic Practice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Knowledge of dietary analysis programmes

Job description

Job summary

Obesity affects one in four children in the UK and can increase the likelihood of developing serious health issues such as Type 2 diabetes, liver, and early heart disease. Children living with obesity can develop breathing problems, sleep issues and mental health problems, which can impact their quality of life. Early action can prevent the onset of long-term health problems which is beneficial for the health outcomes of patients and the sustainability of the NHS.

The number of children living with obesity almost doubles from the start to the end of primary school.

Two and a half million children in England are affected by excess weight or obesity, with 1.22 million significantly obese and eligible for treatment according to NICE guidance. Complications from Excess Weight (CEW) clinics use a holistic approach to treating conditions related to obesity in children and young people.

Nationally thirty CEW clinics are open with care delivered by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) linked to a specialist children's hospital.

Our MDT delivers the NHS Long Term Plan ambition to treat children for severe complications related to their obesity, avoiding the need for more invasive treatment. 200 children a year, aged between 2 and 18 experiencing health complications related to severe obesity, are supported via West Yorkshire CEW service.

Expected Shortlisting Date

23/10/2025

Planned Interview Date

12/11/2025

Main duties of the job

• To work as a highly specialist practitioner providing dietetic support and advice to children, their carers and Health Professionals in the specialist area of weight management.
• To develop appropriate resources within this specialist area of dietetic practice.
• To help to establish and support Research and Development and a robust Audit review of service within this care setting.
• To actively lead, develop, promote, and monitor on weight management dietetics service delivery against commissioned outcomes.
• Provide a comprehensive specialised service, which includes relevant education and/or training to all healthcare professionals, carers and other workers involved in the care of children within their specialist area.
• Contribute to all relevant activities involved in this, e.g. regional and national meetings, clinical networks and specialised training, audit, and research.
• To lead the CEW service within a complex tertiary clinical paediatric area using highly developed skills and knowledge at the level of an independent advance practitioner includes providing dietetic-led clinics and workshops related to the different comorbidities since within this patient cohort.
• Produces clinical guidelines and policies for specialist area. Researches, evaluates, and produces new / updated guidelines on a national collaborative basis within the specialist area and ensures that these are regularly updated.

About us

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Details

Date posted: 03 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 15 months

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9298-CHI-0433

Job locations: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE: Provide advanced, highly specialised dietetic care to patients at local and regional level. This will include advice to patients and all healthcare staff. Provide and lead aspects of clinical training of dietetic students. Support Clinical dietetic Manager in co-ordinating activities of the team and providing support and supervision to staff. Lead in research and audit within specialised clinical area and disseminate findings.

JOB DIMENSIONS: The post holder will lead in a clinical specialist area, manage own caseload and supervise the caseloads of the other dietetic staff, assist and support the Clinical Dietetic Manager/line manager in the day to day management of the team of dietitians and students, deliver and supervise training to healthcare staff, dietitians and students at local and regional level, be a core member of the multidisciplinary care team, and initiate and co-ordinate research and audit projects within specialised area and disseminate findings at conference level.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

• Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post. This includes clearance on blood borne viruses In compliance with Trust Policy.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
• Experience of working as a Dietitian at a senior level including paediatric experience
• Registered for Diploma of Advanced Dietetic Practice, Masters module(s), or equivalent experience as demonstrated through portfolio.
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of Audits or research projects undertaken.

Experience

• Demonstrate a strong foundation of knowledge in paediatric dietetics.
• Good understanding of Clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement.
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Evidence of clinical supervision, attendance of Clinical Supervisory Skills Course or equivalent
• Willing to undergo any training required to enable performance in the job.

Skills & Behaviours

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of dietary analysis programmes.
• Good written and oral presentation skills.
• Experience of delivering education and training.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Problem solving skills / Analytical skills
• Advanced counselling skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to work / manage a team, demonstrating time management skills and initiative.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate staff and patients.
• Committed to personal and professional development.
• Confident and caring approach.
• Innovative and willing to exchange, develop and implement ideas.
• Proactive within own team and wider multidisciplinary team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Employer's website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/