Specialist Paediatric Diabetes & Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
Join a friendly and forward-thinking paediatric dietetic team to make a real difference to children, young people, and their families. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop specialist expertise in paediatric diabetes and cystic fibrosis, delivering high-quality care across acute and community settings. You will support patients with complex nutritional needs, contribute to service development, and improve patient outcomes. The post is offered as either a Band 7 specialist role or a Band 6 to Band 7 developmental opportunity, with strong commitment to staff development and professional growth.
Essential criteria
- BSc /Msc in Dietetics or equivalent
- Registration in Dietetics with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of postgraduate learning in relevant specialist area
- Member of British Dietetic Association and relevant specialist group
- Clinical Supervisory Skills training
Desirable criteria
- Line management training
- BDA accredited MSc modules
- Significant recent experience in paediatrics, including management of complex cases.
- Extensive experience of working in multidisciplinary/multiprofessional teams
- Experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient education programmes.
- Demonstrable experience in supervision, mentoring or line management
- Demonstratable experience and knowledge of safeguarding practices of children in the clinical area and child protection procedures
- Leading and participating in dietetic audit, research and service evaluation
- Experience in training and supervision of student dietitians and dietetic staff.
- Experience of report writing for a variety of purposes
- Involvement in regional or national dietetic networks or special interest groups.
- Experience in service development or change management
- BSc /Msc in Dietetics or equivalent
- Registration in Dietetics with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of postgraduate learning in relevant specialist area
- Member of British Dietetic Association and relevant specialist group
- Clinical Supervisory Skills training
- Line management training
- BDA accredited MSc modules
- Significant recent experience in paediatrics, including management of complex cases.
- Extensive experience of working in multidisciplinary/multiprofessional teams
- Experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient education programmes.
- Demonstrable experience in supervision, mentoring or line management
- Demonstratable experience and knowledge of safeguarding practices of children in the clinical area and child protection procedures
- Leading and participating in dietetic audit, research and service evaluation
- Experience in training and supervision of student dietitians and dietetic staff.
- Experience of report writing for a variety of purposes
- Involvement in regional or national dietetic networks or special interest groups.
- Experience in service development or change management
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £38,682 – £54,710 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Paediatric Diabetes & Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
Join our friendly and forward-thinking paediatric dietetic team and make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist expertise in paediatric diabetes and cystic fibrosis, working as part of established multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality care across acute and community settings. You will support children and young people with complex nutritional needs, contribute to service development and play a key role in improving patient outcomes.
We have a strong commitment to staff development and actively support continuing professional development through clinical supervision, appraisal, training opportunities and involvement in service improvement. As a department, we are proud to contribute to the future workforce through regular student placements and apprenticeships, fostering a positive culture of learning and professional growth.
The post is offered as either a Band 7 specialist role or a Band 6 to Band 7 developmental opportunity. Applicants appointed at Band 6 will be supported through a structured development pathway, including specialist training, mentorship and competency-based progression to Band 7.
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