Specialist Paediatric Dietitian | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to join their Dietetics service. This role involves providing dietetic care to paediatric patients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting education and training initiatives. Ideal candidates are experienced dietitians with a focus on paediatrics and service improvement. Competitive opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

CPD and supervision

Qualifications

• Must be a registered dietitian with experience in paediatrics.
• Candidates should have strong collaborative skills and a focus on service development.
• Experience in education and training roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dietetic service to paediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Work with wider paediatric teams for seamless care.
• Conduct research and service development.
• Provide education and training to healthcare professionals.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and health professionals.

Skills

Collaboration

Research

Education and training

Service development

Education

Registered Dietitian

Experience in Paediatrics

Job description

Overview

Specialist Paediatric Dietitian Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of the Dietetics service at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust for Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. The CHS Dietetics provides service for acute, community, paediatrics and LD services. We are a friendly, forward-thinking team of 14 dietitians, 2 dietetic assistants and admin support, committed to providing high quality, effective care. This post offers the ideal opportunity to be an integral part of a small team of paediatric dietitians. The post is based at Corydon University hospital but has strong joined up working with community nursing and consultants, SLT, home visiting teams and school nurses.

We have a strong student training programme, and the paediatric dietitians provide placement experience to our student dietitians. As a band 6 Dietitian you will undertake audits, contribute to service improvement, and review/develop nutrition and dietetic policies for paediatrics as identified relevant to your role by the clinical and operational lead for dietetics.

Dietetics has a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development. We offer CPD and supervision to support needs of staff embarking on a higher band. If you are an experienced band 5, looking to grow into a band 6 paediatric dietitian, or a band 6 looking for a new challenge in a small, friendly team, please apply.

Interview date: TBC

Responsibilities

• To provide a high quality specialist dietetic service to paediatric inpatients and for out-patients referred by the GP, consultant or agreed Health Professionals (as defined by the current departmental referral access criteria).
• Work collaboratively with wider paediatric teams to provide seamless, joined up care for children living in Croydon.
• To undertake research, audit and service development.
• To provide education and training to nurses, GPs, student nurses, dietetic students and other healthcare professionals.
• Be proactive and recognise the need to service development.
• The post holder will liaise, support and inform the work of the multidisciplinary team on the ward, with GPs, health visitors, school nurses, special interest groups of the British Dietetic Association (Paediatric Group), home enteral feeding services and Allied Health Professionals.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1 August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand. With the right people on board, we are rising to the challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services places a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all staff, including access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Application details

The full job description, main responsibilities and person specification can be found in the attached document.

This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025.