Specialist Dietitian - Paediatric and Neonatal (Rotational)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is seeking a Specialist Dietitian for the Paediatric and Neonatal teams at Nottingham Children's Hospital. The role is a 1.0 WTE rotational post across paediatric and neonatal services, offering broad exposure to clinical specialties and teamwork.

You will provide specialist dietary advice, undertake nutritional assessments, and participate in MDT efforts to improve patient care, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with eligible NHS practice.
• Experience in paediatric or neonatal settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic support to paediatric and neonatal patients with Consultants and Specialist Nurses.
• Undertake nutritional assessments and implement interventions including oral and enteral nutrition.
• Rotational post across paediatric and neonatal services to develop broad clinical skills.
• Collaborate with MDT to improve patient outcomes and reduce admissions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit and service improvement.

Skills

Dietitian

Pediatric dietetics

Job description

Specialist Dietitian - Paediatric and Neonatal (Rotational)

Company:

Company: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a1.0 WTE Dietitianto join the Paediatric team at Nottingham Children’s Hospital (NCH). This is arotational post across paediatric and neonatal services, offering a valuable opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills within specialist areas.

This role is ideal for a motivated Dietitian looking to expand their clinical experience and contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred nutritional care. The post holder will work across both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting children and young people with a range of clinical needs.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based dietetic interventions.

The post holder will:

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, includingoral nutrition support and enteral feeding

Participate in astructured rotation across paediatric and neonatal services, gaining experience in a range of clinical areas

Work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team (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 toaudit, service evaluation, and quality improvement workto demonstrate the value of dietetic input

Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards

You will be expected to demonstrateexcellent communication and leadership skills, a flexible approach to work, and a strong commitment to service development. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to develop both your own skills and those of others.

Experience innutritional supportis essential. Additional training and development will be provided.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 19,000 staff, playing a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the local population.

At NUH, we are committed to deliveringhigh-quality, innovative careand are proud of our strong focus onresearch, education, and continuous improvement. The paediatric dietetic team at Nottingham Children’s Hospital is supportive, forward-thinking, and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for patients and families.

The rotational nature of this post provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience across bothpaediatric and neonatal services, supported by aTeam Leader and Clinical Leads, with access to a wide range ofprofessional development opportunitiesto help you build a rewarding career.

We are committed to creating aninclusive and diverse workforceand welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and Disabled applicants, as we strive to better reflect the communities we serve.

As part of this role it is essential that you will be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) accordingly to national and local guidance.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts