Job summary
Permanent | 7.5 hrs per week | SCH internal applicants only
We're looking for a caring and motivated Dietitian to join our team, supporting the delivery of our specialist Ketogenic service. You'll work with our experienced Ketogenic Dietitian and Dietetic Assistant to provide expert care across both inpatient and outpatient settings in our tertiary area.
You'll manage complex paediatric cases, conduct holistic assessments, prescribe treatments, and adapt care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
About You:
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UK Registered Dietitian (HCPC)
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Experienced in diverse dietetic settings, with a focus on paediatrics
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Passionate about making a difference and supporting behaviour change
If you're ready to be part of a supportive, progressive team making an impact in paediatric nutrition, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Head of Dietetics, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide expert dietetic advice, managing complex paediatric cases and conducting holistic assessments.
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Prescribe treatments, adjust care plans, and collaborate with the Special Feeding Unit and catering services to ensure nutritional adequacy.
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Foster interdisciplinary collaboration, building relationships to support behaviour change and using inclusive communication techniques for individuals with learning or physical disabilities.
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Collaborate with management to plan, review, and improve the dietetic service.
- Participate in continuous professional development, reflective practice, and clinical audits, contributing to research and presenting findings at professional meetings.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success.
We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net.
Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success.
We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net.
Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level education plus post-graduate qualification to masters level
- UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Care Professions Council
- Eligible for membership with the British Dietetic Association
- Evidence of continued professional development (e.g., professional portfolio, peer-reviewed publications, or presentations).
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- BDA Paediatric Group Module (relevant to role)
- Counselling Skills Behaviour Change Skills
- Counselling Skills Motivational Approaches
- Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Approaches
- Member of relevant UK Dietitian Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a diverse dietetic environment, with a focus on paediatric dietetics, including caseload management and service delivery
- Experience in planning, conducting, and leading clinical audits and service evaluations, using evidence-based methodologies to assess service delivery and patient outcomes
- Experience in leading and managing clinical governance activities, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical guidelines, policies, and quality improvement initiatives
- Experience in pre-registration dietetic student training, supervision, and mentoring
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate individuals and groups to achieve behavioural change
- Proficient in adapting communication style for different patients, groups, and communities, with cultural sensitivity
- Teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate to improve patient care
- Ability to communicate information effectively for relationship building, presentations, and producing patient materials, guidelines, and policies
- Competence in using dietary analysis software to assess, track, and analyse patients' nutritional intake
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Confident in making clinical decisions and addressing challenges
- Empathetic and compassionate, ensuring a holistic, patientcentred approach to care
- Willingness to travel within the local area
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level education plus post-graduate qualification to masters level
- UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Care Professions Council
- Eligible for membership with the British Dietetic Association
- Evidence of continued professional development (e.g., professional portfolio, peer-reviewed publications, or presentations).
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- BDA Paediatric Group Module (relevant to role)
- Counselling Skills Behaviour Change Skills
- Counselling Skills Motivational Approaches
- Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Approaches
- Member of relevant UK Dietitian Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a diverse dietetic environment, with a focus on paediatric dietetics, including caseload management and service delivery
- Experience in planning, conducting, and leading clinical audits and service evaluations, using evidence-based methodologies to assess service delivery and patient outcomes
- Experience in leading and managing clinical governance activities, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical guidelines, policies, and quality improvement initiatives
- Experience in pre-registration dietetic student training, supervision, and mentoring
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate individuals and groups to achieve behavioural change
- Proficient in adapting communication style for different patients, groups, and communities, with cultural sensitivity
- Teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate to improve patient care
- Ability to communicate information effectively for relationship building, presentations, and producing patient materials, guidelines, and policies
- Competence in using dietary analysis software to assess, track, and analyse patients' nutritional intake
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
- Confident in making clinical decisions and addressing challenges
- Empathetic and compassionate, ensuring a holistic, patientcentred approach to care
- Willingness to travel within the local area
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).
