Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustPoole, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust based in Poole. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117. Applications close on 16 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Are you looking for an opportunity to developor advanceyourpaediatric dietetic career? If youhave a strong interest in paediatrics andwould like the o...
This post offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development. The department is committed to CPD and we offer a wide range of in-house specialist training.
You will be invited to regular professional update meetings across the whole dietetic team and we are closely connected with our colleagues across Dorset holding a Dorset wide education and networking event twice yearly.
You will have the opportunity to work on audit and also be involved in student training. You will be very well supported in developing your skills and knowledge according to your needs by the specialist colleagues within each area.
We would love to hear from you if youhave a strong interest or experience inpaediatricsandwould bevery happyto have a conversation about specific areas of interestas well how your skill set fits with our service.
We are committed to flexible working and would be happy to offer this post as a job share so please get in touch if this is something you would like to explore.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Please call Kirsty on 07919305640 during office hours or email kirsty.horsley@nhs.net
Base Location: Poole Hospital (Moving to RBH April 27)
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Essential: - BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.; - HCPC Registration in Dietetics
Desirable: - Behavioral change skills training; - Post-Graduate Paediatric dietetic training; - Clinical supervisory skills training; - Training in leadership and appraisal skills
Essential: - At least 1 year of experience working in dietetics within an acute NHS setting; - Experience of working as part of an acute MDT; - Experience in giving clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
Desirable: - Experience of advanced communication skills including motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change; - Experience in conducting clinical audit and understanding of how this can impact a service; - Experience of working in paediatric dietetics within an acute NHS setting; - Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians
Essential: - Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate; - Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or stressed patients and families; - Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based nutritional care in an acute setting; - Ability to present information, written and verbal, in a clear & logical manner
Desirable: - Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence based nutritional care in acute paediatrics; - Competent with nutrition data collation and analysis
Essential: - Sound knowledge of a wide range of dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to eating disorders, coeliac, oncology, and nutrition support); - Evidence of CPD, including attendance at post-graduate courses; - Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
Desirable: - Knowledge of a range of paediatric dietetic practice areas; - Evidence of paediatric related CPD, including attendance at paediatric post-graduate courses
Essential: - To be able to work successfully within a team; - To be able to work autonomously within professional and trusts code of conducts; - To be self-motivated, flexible and reliable and to respond positively to change; - To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations; - Excellent problem-solving skills; - Able to reflect on and appraise own performance; - Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
How this role compares
We hold 971 NHS vacancies in South West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
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You have 13 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
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