Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based dietetic services to infants, children, and young people with paediatric allergy, gastroenterology, and general paediatric conditions. The post holder will assess, diagnose, and manage complex nutritional needs to support optimal growth and development. Responsibilities include managing both inpatient and outpatient caseloads as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role also involves mentoring, project involvement, and continuous professional development.
Key responsibilities
- Day to day patient care
- Prioritisation and organisation of caseloads
- Research and audit
- Mentoring & supervising Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Practitioners, Apprentices and students
- Involvement or leading projects to support departmental improvement
- Active involvement in team meetings and discussions
Essential criteria
- BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent
- Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration in Dietetics
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course for training student dietitians or equivalent supervising experience
- Significant post registration experience, some of which should be in the specialist area
- Good time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 4d
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
We are recruiting a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to our Team. The post holder will provide a high-quality, evidence-based dietetic service to infants, children, and young people across paediatric allergy, gastroenterology, and general paediatric conditions.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), the dietitian will assess, diagnose, and manage complex nutritional needs, supporting optimal growth, development, and long-term health outcomes. The role involves managing a combination of inpatient and outpatient caseloads.
Main duties of the job
When you first arrive with us you will have an induction period where you will be gradually introduced to the clinical caseload. You will then be supported to take on your own patients.
On an ongoing basis your responsibilities will include:
- Day to day patient care
- Prioritisation and organisation of caseloads
- Research and audit
- CPD activities - and we'll want you to share your knowledge with the wider department, helping to inform and develop policies where required
- Mentoring & supervising Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Practitioners, Apprentices and students
- Involvement or leading projects to support departmental improvement
- Active involvement in team meetings and dis
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