Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to cover maternity leave for one year. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate dietitian to join the Paediatric Home Enteral Nutrition Service across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
As a Band 5 Paediatric Home Enteral Dietitian, you will work under the guidance of a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to assess and support children receiving enteral nutrition in their homes and community settings. You will provide evidence-based nutritional advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, contribute to service development, and support departmental activities.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 5 Paediatric Home Enteral Dietitian, you will independently manage a clinical caseload, providing evidence-based nutritional assessment and dietary advice to paediatric patients in their homes and community settings across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
You will work closely with carers, healthcare professionals, and external agencies to develop, monitor, and adjust nutritional care plans. The role includes supporting safe discharge planning, contributing to service development, and delivering training to students and staff.
You will also assist in maintaining departmental resources and participate in clinical governance activities including audits and policy development
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description Band 5 Dietitian
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and compassionate Band 5 Dietitian to join our dynamic nutrition and dietetic team. This full-time role is designed to support professional development with structured supervision plan.
Working under the guidance of a Specialist Dietitian, you will assess and monitor patients across a range of clinical settings, providing evidence-based nutritional support and education. You will contribute to multidisciplinary care, service development, and quality improvement initiatives. As you progress, you will be expected to demonstrate increasing autonomy, leadership, and clinical expertise.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Practice - Independently manage a clinical caseload, delivering safe and effective dietetic care within scope of practice.
- Conduct nutritional assessments using anthropometric and clinical data, considering medical, social, and cultural factors.
- Develop, monitor, and adjust individualised nutritional care plans based on outcome measures.
- Communicate complex dietary advice clearly and empathetically to patients, carers, and professionals.
- Participate in outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Support safe discharge planning for patients on enteral tube feeding, liaising with internal and external agencies.
- Provide cover for other clinical areas during staff absence, within competency.
Education and Training - Support and supervise pre-registration dietetic students (after six months post-registration).
- Deliver training sessions to healthcare professionals and patient groups.
- Develop and evaluate educational materials that are evidence-based and accessible.
Leadership and Advocacy - Act as an advocate for dietetics within the multidisciplinary team and wider community.
- Contribute to local strategy and service development initiatives.
- Demonstrate adaptability and leadership in a changing healthcare environment.
Governance and Compliance - Adhere to HCPC standards and Trust policies on conduct, ethics, and proficiency.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with data protection regulations.
- Participate in mandatory training, CPD, and performance appraisal.
- Uphold infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety standards.
Working Conditions - Respond to unpredictable work patterns and meet clinical deadlines.
- Manage emotionally demanding situations including chronic illness, bereavement, and giving unwelcome advice.
- Work in environments with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells and challenging conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description Band 5 Dietitian
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a proactive and compassionate Band 5 Dietitian to join our dynamic nutrition and dietetic team. This full-time role is designed to support professional development with structured supervision plan.
Working under the guidance of a Specialist Dietitian, you will assess and monitor patients across a range of clinical settings, providing evidence-based nutritional support and education. You will contribute to multidisciplinary care, service development, and quality improvement initiatives. As you progress, you will be expected to demonstrate increasing autonomy, leadership, and clinical expertise.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical Practice - Independently manage a clinical caseload, delivering safe and effective dietetic care within scope of practice.
- Conduct nutritional assessments using anthropometric and clinical data, considering medical, social, and cultural factors.
- Develop, monitor, and adjust individualised nutritional care plans based on outcome measures.
- Communicate complex dietary advice clearly and empathetically to patients, carers, and professionals.
- Participate in outpatient clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Support safe discharge planning for patients on enteral tube feeding, liaising with internal and external agencies.
- Provide cover for other clinical areas during staff absence, within competency.
Education and Training - Support and supervise pre-registration dietetic students (after six months post-registration).
- Deliver training sessions to healthcare professionals and patient groups.
- Develop and evaluate educational materials that are evidence-based and accessible.
Leadership and Advocacy - Act as an advocate for dietetics within the multidisciplinary team and wider community.
- Contribute to local strategy and service development initiatives.
- Demonstrate adaptability and leadership in a changing healthcare environment.
Governance and Compliance - Adhere to HCPC standards and Trust policies on conduct, ethics, and proficiency.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with data protection regulations.
- Participate in mandatory training, CPD, and performance appraisal.
- Uphold infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety standards.
Working Conditions - Respond to unpredictable work patterns and meet clinical deadlines.
- Manage emotionally demanding situations including chronic illness, bereavement, and giving unwelcome advice.
- Work in environments with occasional exposure to unpleasant smells and challenging conditions
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons), PgDip or MSc in Dietetics or equivalent
- Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous professional development
- Member of British Dietetic Association - Paediatric Group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Providing nutrition support to a variety of patients
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Working with a diverse caseload
- Safe management of own workload and diary
- Adapting style of communication to suit variety of situations
Desirable
- Evidence of Multidisciplinary goal setting
- Working in the community
- Communicating complex and emotive information
- Appropriate use of electronic records
- Participation in audit and research
- Involvement in student training/ training others
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of administration and knowledge of nutritional products
- Understanding roles within a multidisciplinary team and how they may work together for the benefit of a patient
- Knowledge of lone worker safety and community working
Desirable
- Evidence of Sound knowledge of paediatric nutrition, tube feeding and oral nutrition support.
- Understanding the use of a range of anthropometric measurements
- Understanding the protection of vulnerable adults and children
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- BSc (Hons), PgDip or MSc in Dietetics or equivalent
- Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous professional development
- Member of British Dietetic Association - Paediatric Group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Providing nutrition support to a variety of patients
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Working with a diverse caseload
- Safe management of own workload and diary
- Adapting style of communication to suit variety of situations
Desirable
- Evidence of Multidisciplinary goal setting
- Working in the community
- Communicating complex and emotive information
- Appropriate use of electronic records
- Participation in audit and research
- Involvement in student training/ training others
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of administration and knowledge of nutritional products
- Understanding roles within a multidisciplinary team and how they may work together for the benefit of a patient
- Knowledge of lone worker safety and community working
Desirable
- Evidence of Sound knowledge of paediatric nutrition, tube feeding and oral nutrition support.
- Understanding the use of a range of anthropometric measurements
- Understanding the protection of vulnerable adults and children
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).
