Specialist Dietitian - Paediatric and Neonatal (Rotational)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1.0 WTE Dietitian to join the Paediatric team at Nottingham Children's Hospital (NCH). This is a rotational post across paediatric and neonatal services, offering a valuable opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills within specialist areas.

This role is ideal for a motivated Dietitian looking to expand their clinical experience and contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred nutritional care. The post holder will work across both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting children and young people with a range of clinical needs.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based dietetic interventions.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Provide specialist dietetic support alongside Consultants and Specialist Nurses, delivering therapeutic dietary advice to paediatric and neonatal patients
• Undertake nutritional assessment and implement appropriate interventions, including oral nutrition support and enteral feeding
• Participate in a structured rotation across paediatric and neonatal services, gaining experience in a range of clinical areas
• Work collaboratively within the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patient care and support initiatives aimed at reducing hospital admissions
• Manage your own caseload effectively, as well as contributing to the organisation and support of team workload
• Work closely with Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and Dietetic Assistants within a supportive team environment
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement work to demonstrate the value of dietetic input
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, a flexible approach to work, and a strong commitment to service development. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, and keen to develop both your own skills and those of others.

Experience in nutritional support is essential. Additional training and development will be provided.

About us

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 19,000 staff, playing a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of the local population.

At NUH, we are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative care and are proud of our strong focus on research, education, and continuous improvement. The paediatric dietetic team at Nottingham Children's Hospital is supportive, forward-thinking, and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for patients and families.

The rotational nature of this post provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience across both paediatric and neonatal services, supported by a Team Leader and Clinical Leads, with access to a wide range of professional development opportunities to help you build a rewarding career.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and Disabled applicants, as we strive to better reflect the communities we serve.

Job responsibilities

As part of this role it is essential that you will be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) accordingly to national and local guidance.

Please refer to the job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered
• Qualified Dietitian ( degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent)
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Member of the BDA
• Validated courses

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate experience in specialist area
• stablished knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group.
• Demonstrates effective ability to prioritise a large caseload.

Analytical and judgement

Essential

• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
• Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multi-professional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious
• Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations.

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate with a range of individuals on complex matters
• Able to work within an MDT

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
• Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians

Physical

Essential

• Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment
• Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes.