Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric dietitian at a band 6 level, however for the right candidate we would be able to offer it as a band 5 post. The post can be offered as a secondment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic evidenced based evolving team. The successful candidate will work within the paediatric service providing dietary advice across inpatient, outpatient and community settings and be supported by dietetic and assistant colleagues. There is potential for the successful applicant to take a lead in student training

Main duties of the job

To act as specialist clinician for the paediatric service , supporting the clinical lead/s with evolving and embedding best practice into the clinical area.

To manage own specialist caseload in this area. This may include advising the MDT on the most appropriate form of nutritional management for children and cover for children's ward/special care baby unit/childrens day unit, educational establishments for children with additional learning needs and general/specialist Paediatric Clinics on the award winning Acre mill site as required. There is potential for post holder to be the lead paediatric dietitian for IBD depending on their previous experience. The post will work closely with the enteral feed company nurse to support children on home enteral feeds in the community.

Work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up to date records.
To carry out specialist assessment and treatment of children in a variety of settings with the aim of preventing hospital admissions and/or facilitating safe and timely discharges and transfer of care.
Determine a clinical diagnosis, develop, deliver, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programs and/or provide specialist advice, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus.

CHFT prides itself on its strong vision and values

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-COM2584

Job locations

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Halifax

HH3 0PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full details.

Clinical areas will include a home enteral feeding caseload with a diverse range of conditions, general paediatric in and out patients, including a cows milk protein allergy, multiple allergies, faltering growth, IBD, coeliac disease, selective eating and nutritional health for paediatrics.

You will require good communication and multi-disciplinary team working skills.

The dietetic department is fully committed to CPD and clinical supervision.

As we take A, B and C students from Leeds Beckett University, the post holder will also be expected to take an active role in supporting our student training programme and has potential to be the student lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for full details.

You will require good communication and multi-disciplinary team working skills.

The dietetic department is fully committed to CPD and clinical supervision.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

Relevant degree/ diploma
Registered with HCPC
Behavioural change training/motivational interviewing skills
Evidence of up to date best practice in specialism, self directed and reflective practice
Clinical supervisory skills training and regular involvement in student training and assessment

Desirable

Studied at Masters level or equivalent
Member of Professional Body
Successful completion of post graduate paediatric training e.g. BDA paediatric modules (or willing to complete)

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Recent advanced post graduate experience to assess and treat in a wide range of areas of nutritional support in the NHS
Sound knowledge of clinical dietetics including anthropometric measurement, biochemical interpretation and devising complex nutritional care plans

Desirable

Previous experience working at a Band 6 level
Recent experience of paediatric dietetics

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Ability to work with and motivate children, parents and carers (frequently dealing with challenging behaviour and family dynamics)
Awareness of relevant legislation, NSF's, local and national initiatives and their relevance to paediatric dietetic practice
Good clinical reasoning skills
Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
Teaching/presentation skills
Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
Excellent time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
Recognise limitations and willingness to share and learn from others
Excellent team player
Ability to problem solve and make decisions
Computer literate
Willingness to work flexibly to meet service demands

Desirable

Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g audit, patient information
Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing or investigating complaints)

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

Essential

Relevant degree/ diploma
Registered with HCPC
Behavioural change training/motivational interviewing skills
Evidence of up to date best practice in specialism, self directed and reflective practice
Clinical supervisory skills training and regular involvement in student training and assessment

Desirable

Studied at Masters level or equivalent
Member of Professional Body
Successful completion of post graduate paediatric training e.g. BDA paediatric modules (or willing to complete)

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

Recent advanced post graduate experience to assess and treat in a wide range of areas of nutritional support in the NHS
Sound knowledge of clinical dietetics including anthropometric measurement, biochemical interpretation and devising complex nutritional care plans

Desirable

Previous experience working at a Band 6 level
Recent experience of paediatric dietetics

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

Ability to work with and motivate children, parents and carers (frequently dealing with challenging behaviour and family dynamics)
Awareness of relevant legislation, NSF's, local and national initiatives and their relevance to paediatric dietetic practice
Good clinical reasoning skills
Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
Teaching/presentation skills
Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
Excellent time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties and in difficult situations
Recognise limitations and willingness to share and learn from others
Excellent team player
Ability to problem solve and make decisions
Computer literate
Willingness to work flexibly to meet service demands

Desirable

Experience in contributing to service improvements e.g audit, patient information
Experience in dealing with complaints (e.g. diffusing or investigating complaints)

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

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

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Halifax

HH3 0PW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust

Calderdale Royal Hospital

Halifax

HH3 0PW

Employer's website

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