Band 5 Paediatric dietitian

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

Are you interested in Paediatrics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian to join our progressive and friendly team for a 12 month fixed term contract.

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 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.

Ideally we are looking for a candidate to work fulltime hours but we understand work life balance is extremely important and support flexible working. We warmly welcome informal discussions prior to applying - please contact us: 07881845985

Main duties of the job

As a Paediatric Dietitian you will provide inpatient cover to the paediatric wards and offer outpatient services to infants and children at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton for faltering growth, eating disorders, food allergies, and restrictive diets. We are also an integral part of MDTs within the Organisation. We have an excellent reputation within and outside the trust and we have exciting plans to expand our paediatric service in the future.

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.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2483

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 with children and young people
  • Outpatient experience with children and young people

Desirable

  • Paediatric experience
  • Experience of 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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registered dietitian

Desirable

  • Paediatric Course

Experience

Essential

  • Varied registration experience in clinical dietetics
  • Acute hospital experience with children and young people
  • Outpatient experience with children and young people

Desirable

  • Paediatric experience
  • Experience of 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Alison Booth

alison.booth@somersetft.nhs.uk

07881845985

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-2483

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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