Job summary
To manage anticipated winter demand, Evelina Children's Hospital has confirmed funding for a 1.0 WTE Band 7 dietitian on a six-month fixed-term contract (1/10/25 - 31/3/26). This post will support the additional Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU) beds that will open and work alongside our critical care dietetic team and multidisciplinary team (MDT). The post will also support our acute inpatient and outpatient services to ensure children continue to receive timely dietetic care during periods of increased demand.
Main duties of the job
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Provide highly specialist paediatric dietetic assessment, advice, and management to children in acute, PHDU, and PICU settings.
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Work closely with the critical care dietetic team and paediatric acute multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver coordinated, patient-centred nutritional care.
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Support acute inpatient and outpatient services to ensure children receive timely and effective dietetic care.
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Assess and manage nutritional risks promptly to prevent complications and delays in care.
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Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals to provide education and support.
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Adapt to a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, resilience, and sound clinical judgment.
About us
The post holders will join a wider paediatric dietetic team of 39 WTE dietitians and dietetic assistants who cover a wide range of specialties including inherited metabolic disease, diabetes, renal, gastroenterology, complex feeding clinic, allergy and respiratory.
The service is overseen by the Evelina London Lead Dietitian and the Paediatric team form part of the wider dietetic department of over 100 dietitians, with a focus on innovation, quality, education, development and well-being.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed job description, which outlines the main responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached detailed job description, which outlines the main responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Computer Literacy
- Demonstrate understanding of EDI
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Organisational Skills
- Prioritisation of own work load
- Able to work under own initiative
- Paediatric experience
- Experience in acute inpatient paediatric dietetics
Desirable
- PN competencies
- Critical care experience
- Presentation skills
Previous experience
Essential
- Specialist paediatric experience
- Experience of HEF discharges
- Working as part of multidisciplinary team
- Supervising junior staff
- Student supervision/ training
Desirable
- Line Management including PDR responsibility
- Conducting audit and research
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or other body conferring professional insurance.
- Membership of BDA Paediatric Group
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Relevant BDA Paediatric Module
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Computer Literacy
- Demonstrate understanding of EDI
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Organisational Skills
- Prioritisation of own work load
- Able to work under own initiative
- Paediatric experience
- Experience in acute inpatient paediatric dietetics
Desirable
- PN competencies
- Critical care experience
- Presentation skills
Previous experience
Essential
- Specialist paediatric experience
- Experience of HEF discharges
- Working as part of multidisciplinary team
- Supervising junior staff
- Student supervision/ training
Desirable
- Line Management including PDR responsibility
- Conducting audit and research
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) or other body conferring professional insurance.
- Membership of BDA Paediatric Group
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Relevant BDA Paediatric Module
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
