Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

**The closing date is 25th Aug 2025**

**Job summary**:
Are you interested in Paediatrics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join our progressive and friendly team on a permanent basis.

Our supportive team is experienced, highly regarded, integral members of the wider multidisciplinary paediatric teams, providing both inpatient and outpatient services.

You will need to be passionate about working with children. This would be an excellent role for a Dietitian who already has some experience in diabetes and/or Paediatrics and wishes to expand their skills. Alternatively, this could be an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian, with good transferable skills, who wishes to develop their experience in Paediatrics. Training and support will be provided once you are in post.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
As a Paediatric Dietitian you will see general patients on the ward to include patients with eating disorders and SCBU. You would also see patients with diabetes and their families on the ward during any admissions (including new diagnosis, emergencies, planned stabilisation). You will also attend 3 monthly consultant-led MDT clinics across the area, be present at enhanced care MDT clinics, at education sessions and at home/school visits as required.

At Yeovil District Hospital we have a 23 bed inpatient ward, a 8 cot Special Care baby unit (SCBU) and we provide Paediatric outpatient clinics which are run as a mixture of face to face, video (Attend Anywhere) and telephone, both at Yeovil District Hospital and also across the county.

**About us**:
At **Somerset NHS Foundation Trust**, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

- ** Flexible working options** to help you balance work and life
- ** NHS pension scheme** for long-term financial security
- ** Generous annual leave allowance** to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on **career development** to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our **Blue Light Card**, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

**Why Somerset?** Somerset offers the perfect blend of **idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty**, and **breathtaking coastlines**, with vibrant cities like **Bristol**, **Bath**, and **Exeter**just a short drive away - and only two hours to **London**.

The region is home to excellent **educational facilities**, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

**Somerset truly has it all** - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

**Job description**:
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification.

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
HCPC registered dietitian

**Desirable**:
Paediatric Course

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Varied registration experience in clinical dietetics

Acute hospital experience

**Desirable**:
Paediatric experience

Experience of MUST / STAMP

**Additional Criteria**:
**Essential**:
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Able to plan and prioritise

Good time management skills

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:
**Certificate of Sponsorship**:
**UK Professional Registration**:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Alison Booth

07881845985

**Pay scheme**:
Agenda for Change

**Band**:
Band 6

**Salary**:

- £38682.00 to £46580.00 Yearly
**Contract**:
Permanent

**Working pattern**:
Full-Time

**Reference number**:
184-OL-BL-3112

**Job locations**:
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT