Specialist Paediatric Dietitian for Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian for Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant. This full-time, permanent role entails leading a team in providing dietary care for children with cancer and related conditions. Applicants should have a strong background in paediatric nutrition, including a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and registration with the appropriate health authority. The position offers a competitive salary from £56,276 to £63,176 per annum and requires a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Excellent working knowledge of clinical conditions in paediatric nutrition.
• Experience with children with haematological or oncological disorders.

Responsibilities

• Lead in paediatric dietetic cancer care.
• Provide clinical service to both inpatients and outpatients.
• Participate in service improvement and research projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Team building

Effective training

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Post-graduate qualification in dietetics

Membership of national specialist dietetic group

Tools

Microsoft packages

Nutritional assessment software

Statistical packages

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Paediatric Dietitian for Cancer and Bone Marrow Transplant

The closing date is 25 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Band 7 Dietitian to work within the Blood, Cells and Cancer Dietetic Team, specialising in childhood cancer.

This team of Dietitians (Bands 6-8a) and Dietetic Assistants are responsible for delivering specialised dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients in the following clinical areas: Childhood cancer (haematology, oncology), bone marrow transplant (BMT), immunology, infectious diseases, dermatology and rheumatology.

Great Ormond Street Hospital, together with the radiotherapy and TYA Service at UCLH, is the largest centre in Europe for treating paediatric cancer and there are plans to create a Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital by 2026, with increased bed numbers and facilities. It is also one of the main centres approved by NHS England to offer paediatric CAR‑T therapy.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to lead in paediatric dietetic cancer care and work as part of a team of highly specialised Dietitians providing a quality clinical service to both In and Outpatients across the paediatric age range.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with either previous experience in paediatric cancer or substantial general paediatric experience, with particular focus on enteral tube feeding. You should have experience in leading service improvement or research projects.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from under‑represented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description attached.

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Values

• Gosh Values
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent post‑graduate qualification
• Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of further post‑graduate study in dietetics at masters level e.g., British Dietetic Association (BDA) postgraduate courses equivalent to Masters degree
• Membership of national specialist dietetic group

Experience/Knowledge

• Excellent working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management across multiple areas and environments of paediatric nutrition and dietetics as a band 6/7.
• Experience working with infants, children and young people with haematological or oncological disorders or undergoing bone marrow transplant
• Experience of supervision of junior staff, recruitment, and objective setting/ personal development plans
• Experience of carrying out clinical and operational service evaluations/ audits and implementing action plans.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational and good time management skills.
• Ability to develop practice and service delivery in dietetics.
• Proficiency in the use of IT applications to support efficient work activity e.g. Microsoft packages, nutritional assessment packages, statistical packages and electronic records.
• Experience of working as part of an MDT in the acute and/or community setting.
• Effective training and presentation skills using a variety of teaching methods for individuals and groups.
• Experience of investigating and responding to complaints
• Evidence of publication, presentations at national/international meetings; representation on professional committees/expert groups.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work well under pressure, respond to unpredictable work patterns and meet deadlines.
• Good team building and people management qualities.
• Self‑motivated and ability to motivate others.
• Flexible / adaptable / innovative
• Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, independently using own initiative and with individuals and groups.
• Available to work until 5pm on weekdays and work at weekends as required as part of the departmental on‑call roster

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearInclusive per annum