Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site leisure facilities

Bus travel discount or staff shuttle

Park and Ride access for staff

Day nurseries / child care benefits

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to join the Paediatric Dietetic Team at Addenbrookes. The role focuses on general paediatrics with exposure to NICU, gastroenterology, obesity, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, obesity and more, within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The post offers opportunities to develop paediatric skills, supervision from a Band 7, CPD, and involvement in student training as CUH expands its

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree/diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced Dietetic practice or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Training/further study
• BDA Paediatric Group Member
• Working towards Masters in Paediatric Practice

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic services to Addenbrookes Children’s Services and external agencies
• Work within a multi‑professional framework and contribute to service delivery through evidence‑based practice
• Be supervised by a Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian and develop through mentorship
• Engage in CPD, supervision, tutorials, shadowing and student training

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate-level degree or diploma in dietetics (e.g., Diploma in Advanced Dietetic Practice)

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Main area Dietitian Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered.) Job ref 180-B-263191

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B Town Cambridge Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Are you an experienced dietitian looking to take the next step in your paediatric career?

The Paediatric Dietetic Team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has an exciting Band 6 opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic dietitian who is passionate about working with children and young people.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and expertise in general paediatrics while gaining exposure to a wide range of specialist areas. We are looking for a dietitian with post-registration NHS experience who is keen to develop their paediatric skills as part of a welcoming, experienced and supportive team.

Our team of more than 20 paediatric dietitians and dietetic assistants provides inpatient and outpatient care and works closely with a wide range of multidisciplinary teams. Our specialist services include NICU, SCBU, PICU, ketogenic dietary therapy, gastroenterology, obesity, oncology, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, allergy, home enteral feeding, eating disorders and home parenteral nutrition, alongside general paediatric services.

It is an exciting time to join paediatrics at CUH. Work on the Cambridge Children's Hospital began in 2024, with plans to bring together physical and mental healthcare alongside research. Join us and develop your paediatric career as these exciting plans take shape.

Main duties of the job

To act as part of the dietetic team and in conjunction with existing paediatric dietitians provide specialist dietetic services to the Addenbrookes Children's Services and other external agencies and hospitals as appropriate.

To work within a multi professional framework and contribute to a first class service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit. To set and work toward individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework.

You will be supported and supervised by a Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian and will work alongside experienced dietitians across our specialist services, giving you plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and broaden your clinical experience.

Development is very important to us as a team. We offer regular CPD sessions, clinical supervision, tutorials, shadowing opportunities, specialist skills passports and dedicated Band 6 paediatric dietetic competencies. We also have an active role in student training alongside the wider Dietetic Department.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrookes Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUHs values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

All roles in the Trust include a mandatory 12-week training period. Therefore successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

applied for a Graduate visa
or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on the 16th November 2026

Interviews are due to be held on the 24th November 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree/diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced Dietetic practice or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Training/further study
• BDA Paediatric Group Member
• Working towards Masters in Paediatric Practice

Experience

• Demonstrate good general experience
• Genuine interest in paediatrics
• Experience of formal/informal teaching
• Paediatric Experience
• Student training experience
• Talks and Group work
• NHS experience

Knowledge

• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Up to date with current issues in dietetics including current paediatric topics
• Appreciates own limitations

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well in a team and demonstrates potential to work on own initiative
• Time management skills, organised and able to manage a busy workload
• Be prepared to deal with sensitive issues
• Be able to concentrate through occasionally distressing and emotional interviews
• Able to convey complex ideas in easily understood language.
• Be able to function in clinical situations with many people present.
• Computer literate, knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Additional Requirements

• To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the HCPC standards
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.