Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a 1-year fixed-term, part-time Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian role at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The position involves managing a varied outpatient caseload across general paediatrics, allergy, and weight management clinics. The post holder will also support the North West London complications of excess weight service (CEW), working collaboratively with a lead consultant and psychologist. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist paediatric dietetic skills within a supportive team.
Essential criteria
- Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma
- HCPC registered (Dietitian).
- Evidence of ongoing CPD.
- Supervisory skills training
Desirable criteria
- BDA Paediatric Modules 1-5
- Attended recognised paediatric study days
- Recent post graduate dietetic experience or equivalent and to also include experience in an acute setting
- Evidence of paediatric workplace shadowing
- Experience of being involved in audit.
- Experience of clinical supervision of students
- Experience of working in paediatric dietetics
- Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
- Nutritional assessment techniques.
- Use of dietary assessment software.
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously as a specialist within department guidelines.
- Computer literacy including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Behaviour change knowledge and skills
- Education/ Qualifications
- Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma
- HCPC registered (Dietitian).
- Evidence of ongoing CPD.
- Supervisory skills training
- BDA Paediatric Modules 1-5
- Attended recognised paediatric study days
- Recent post graduate dietetic experience or equivalent and to also include experience in an acute setting
- Evidence of paediatric workplace shadowing
- Experience of being involved in audit.
- Experience of clinical supervision of students
- Experience of working in paediatric dietetics
- Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
- Nutritional assessment techniques.
- Use of dietary assessment software.
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously as a specialist within department guidelines.
- Computer literacy including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Behaviour change knowledge and skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to join our dynamic and friendly paediatric dietetic team within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a 0.9wte 1-year fixed-term post, offered as maternity backfill.
As one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts, Imperial offers a stimulating environment where innovation, education and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
This outpatient-focused role will provide a varied caseload across general paediatric dietetics, allergy and weight management clinics. The post holder will also support the North West London complications of excess weight service (CEW), working closely with the team's lead consultant and psychologist to deliver coordinated, child- and family-centred care.
Experience in paediatric weight management is desirable, although structured support, supervision and opportunities for professional development will be provided through the CEW team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist paediatric dietetic skills within a forward-thinking and collaborative team.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a quality Nutrition & Dietetic service to both in and outpatients within Paediatrics and Neonates in accordance with established departmental guidelines.
- To provide specialist Nutrition
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