Paediatric Dietitian

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated and compassionate dietitian with a genuine interest in working with children and young people and their families? This is an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian who has experience in paediatrics to join our friendly team on a permanent basis. The post holder will work alongside the lead dietitian for paediatrics and other band 6 dietitians as part of the countywide Nutrition and Dietetics team. Proposed interview date: 18th May 2026.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be supported in managing paediatric outpatients with a variety of conditions, a caseload of paediatric home enteral feeding patients (including those in special schools) and a specialist allergy clinic. In addition you will provide dietetic input for paediatric inpatients in the acute setting along with another band 6 dietitian. You will work independently but also as part of a multidisciplinary team. We are committed to delivering a quality service, value staff training and CPD, participate regularly in student training and have a robust appraisal and supervisory framework. Electronic records are used throughout the Trust, further aiding our ability to work across a wide variety of settings and be in a position to work as part of an MDT, yet work remotely if needed as part of a hybrid approach to our work/life balance. A full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purpose is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). For informal enquiries, please contact Heidi Scott (Lead Dietitian for Paediatrics) on [contact hidden]/ [contact hidden].

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] puts patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile. We welcome diversity and encourage all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. You can apply to Access to Work for communication support at interview: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work. Apply before the interview.

Details

• Date posted: 28 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (per annum pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 812-26-HS-PD
• Job locations: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AJ

Job responsibilities

• To work as part of the paediatric dietetic team to deliver a high-quality nutrition and dietetic locality-based service.
• To provide specialist dietetic advice, education and support to patients and their carers.
• To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to other health care professionals.
• To provide dietetic input to paediatric inpatients at Lister hospital.
• To deliver general paediatric outpatient clinics in a variety of community-based locations.
• To plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate group-based education in the community setting for required patient groups.
• To manage a caseload of paediatric patients fed via home enteral feeding.
• To deliver dietetic clinics at special schools for home enteral feeding patients.
• To deliver a specialist allergy outpatient clinic.
• To triage and prioritise patient referrals according to department standard and ensure patients receive appropriate dietetic input in a timely manner.
• To deliver group based virtual education sessions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Essential: BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent; Registered with the Health Care Professions Council; Attained or working towards a postgraduate qualification in a specialist area or evidence of significant experience.
• Desirable: Member of British Dietetic Association

Experience and knowledge

• Essential: Evidence and experience of working in paediatric dietetics; Experience with paediatric home enterally fed patients; Experience in a multi-disciplinary health care setting; Knowledge of current paediatric issues and research; Evidence of CPD.
• Desirable: Participation in audit; Experience with student training

Skills and abilities

• Essential: Effective communication and interpersonal skills; Good organisational and time management; Good motivational skills; Able to maintain judgement under pressure and resolve conflict; Ability to use own initiative, work independently with problem-solving; Ability to interpret clinical policies; Ability to reflect and appraise own performance; Presentation skills / teaching to groups; Able to analyse and interpret data; IT literate.
• Desirable: Teaching / training skills

General skills

• Essential: Team player; Flexible and adaptable

Personal qualities

• Essential: Willingness to uphold Trust's values; Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; Right to live and work in the UK; Full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless disability defined by Equality Act 2010)

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AJ. Employer's website: https://www.hct.nhs.uk. Contact: Heidi Scott, Lead Paediatric Dietitian, [contact hidden], [contact hidden].