Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dietetic Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital as a Band 6 Dietitian covering a Secondment until October 1st 2026.
You will be working within a large department of over 70 staff who work across a wide range of clinical areas including Metabolic Medicine, Dermatology, Renal, Neurology, Ketogenic diets, Surgery/ITU, Oncology/BMT and Gastroenterology. The Dietitians and support staff are responsible for delivering high-quality nutritional care to paediatric patients from birth to 19 years of age.
Main duties of the job
You will be developing and building upon your experience to date to acquire specialised knowledge in a tertiary clinical area under the supportive supervision of Specialist Dietitians to join our team of rotational Band 6 Dietitians. Rotations are approximately 9 months long, with a planned change of clinical team/specialty in the summer of 2026.
You will ideally have post-registration experience working in paediatric dietetics at Band 5 / 6 level, with additional experience of a specialist area being beneficial. You will have exceptional communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills. You will also be confident in Excel, Word and general computer skills. You will possess a passion for paediatric dietetics and be looking to progress your professional career at the highest clinical level.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree/MSc in Dietetics
- Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration experience working in general dietetics
- Significant experience of working in paediatrics at band 5/6 level
Desirable
- Knowledge of a specialist area of dietetics
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience in research/audit /teaching
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree/MSc in Dietetics
- Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration experience working in general dietetics
- Significant experience of working in paediatrics at band 5/6 level
Desirable
- Knowledge of a specialist area of dietetics
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience in research/audit /teaching
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
