Job summary
Closing Date:30.03.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 31.03.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 07.04.25
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to join our experienced and supportive paediatric team. This role is integral to delivering high-quality dietetic services across our inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
The primary focus of this position includes supporting our inpatient workload on a 40-bed paediatric ward, running outpatient clinics covering a range of clinical conditions, and managing a caseload of children who require tube feeding at home.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dietitian seeking a new challenge within a dynamic and well-regarded service. Our Bradford Paediatric Dietetic Team is unique in providing care to all children across the region, allowing for strong patient relationships and continuity of care--an incredibly rewarding aspect of the role.
Our friendly and highly respected team has an excellent reputation within the hospital and is valued by our multidisciplinary colleagues. We provide expert dietetic support to infants, children, and young people from birth to 18 years old.
If you are passionate about paediatric nutrition and looking to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience working as a qualified dietitian
- Experience of dietetic management of adults/children with a range of conditions
- Experience and understanding of infant nutrition with recent exposure/experience of managing infants/neonates (acute/community)
Desirable
- Teaching and training experience
- Experience of community/voluntary groups (not necessarily in dietetic capacity)
- Experience of audit and evaluation of work
Skills
Essential
- Good written skills
- Good organisational skills
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Competent in Core Areas of Dietetic Practice
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Registered Dietitian
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
Desirable
- BDA Paediatric Module 2 course or equivalent knowledge and skills through experience
- Teaching qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience working as a qualified dietitian
- Experience of dietetic management of adults/children with a range of conditions
- Experience and understanding of infant nutrition with recent exposure/experience of managing infants/neonates (acute/community)
Desirable
- Teaching and training experience
- Experience of community/voluntary groups (not necessarily in dietetic capacity)
- Experience of audit and evaluation of work
Skills
Essential
- Good written skills
- Good organisational skills
- Computer literate
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Competent in Core Areas of Dietetic Practice
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Registered Dietitian
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
Desirable
- BDA Paediatric Module 2 course or equivalent knowledge and skills through experience
- Teaching qualification
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).
