Job summary
Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian
Department: Dietetic (Therapies)
Fixed-term contract/Secondment until 31.03.2026 (with a possibility of extension)
Band 6 £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH role will be considered for flexible/Part-time working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietitian to join our friendly, proactive & supportive paediatric dietetic team. The post will be working with our B7 Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian & B7 Learning Disabilities Dietitian to support patients/clients who are receiving enteral feeds at home & will be an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and skills.
The paediatric dietetic team consists of 6 Dietitians and a Dietetic Assistant Practitioner providing a service to a number of specialist areas including allergy, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, neonatal unit & home enteral feeding.
You will be joining our wider forward-thinking department of over 30 registered dietitians, dietetic support workers & admin staff, covering acute, community, paediatric and learning disability services. We have excellent admin support & take students from University of Surrey & Oxford Brookes University.
For further information, please contact Liz Pryke, Dietetic Service Lead at elizabeth.pryke@mkuh.nhs.uk or Mary Bennett, Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian atmary.bennett@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 22.08.2025
Main duties of the job
As a Department and Trust, we will provide support and opportunities for clinical and leadership CPD. We are also committed to supporting external education and career development opportunities. We have dedicated Therapy Practice Education team to support staff development.
- To provide, as part of the paediatric team, dietetic services for children and young people in the community on home enteral feeds
- To work closely with adult learning disabilities dietitian to provide dietetic services for adults with learning disabilities on home enteral feeds
- The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner and act as a source of expertise in the area of home enteral feeding
About us
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
"73.8% of this team would strongly recommend their organisation as an excellent place to work" (NHS Staff Survey 2024)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary teams in community settings and support to training, joint visits etc. In addition, they will work with the Prescribing Support Dietitian to review appropriate provision of feeds and ancillaries.
You should be enthusiastic, with great communication and time management skills and an ability to be flexible and have a strong commitment to teamwork.
Clinical:
- To develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in general dietetics, and to provide specialist expertise in the areas of home enteral feeding (paediatrics and adults with learning disabilities)
Professional:
- To identify problems where changes to practices and systems or additional resources are required to support caseload and to discuss these with line manager.
Educational:
- To be proactive in identifying and addressing the educational needs of patients and carers, including medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals.
Organisational:
- To ensure that your own practice meet the required professional standards of dietetic practice.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary teams in community settings and support to training, joint visits etc. In addition, they will work with the Prescribing Support Dietitian to review appropriate provision of feeds and ancillaries.
You should be enthusiastic, with great communication and time management skills and an ability to be flexible and have a strong commitment to teamwork.
Clinical:
- To develop and maintain a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in general dietetics, and to provide specialist expertise in the areas of home enteral feeding (paediatrics and adults with learning disabilities)
Professional:
- To identify problems where changes to practices and systems or additional resources are required to support caseload and to discuss these with line manager.
Educational:
- To be proactive in identifying and addressing the educational needs of patients and carers, including medical, nursing staff and other health care professionals.
Organisational:
- To ensure that your own practice meet the required professional standards of dietetic practice.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC (UK)
- Documentary evidence of a range of continuous professional development (CPD) equivalent to a post graduate level experience
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of national guidelines relevant to clinical area
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidenced based clinical practice for a range of conditions.
Desirable
- Attendance to BDA paediatric specialist module/s (MSc or CPD level)
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
Skills
Essential
- High level of written and verbal communication skills including report writing
- Proven time management skills
- Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Ability to problem-solve and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
- Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and Trust standards
Personal and people development
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to the demands of the service
- Ability to prioritise own caseload
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
Communication
Essential
- Competent in the use of IT including proficiency with emails, ability to document electronically in a timely manner
- Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Car driver with valid license and access to a car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients or to other bases
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council HCPC (UK)
- Documentary evidence of a range of continuous professional development (CPD) equivalent to a post graduate level experience
- Sound therapeutic and clinical knowledge
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of national guidelines relevant to clinical area
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of evidenced based clinical practice for a range of conditions.
Desirable
- Attendance to BDA paediatric specialist module/s (MSc or CPD level)
- Membership of the British Dietetic Association
Skills
Essential
- High level of written and verbal communication skills including report writing
- Proven time management skills
- Ability to appropriately apply a range of treatment approaches
- Ability to problem-solve and demonstrate clinical reasoning based on experience and knowledge
- Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation in line with legal and Trust standards
Personal and people development
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to the demands of the service
- Ability to prioritise own caseload
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
Communication
Essential
- Competent in the use of IT including proficiency with emails, ability to document electronically in a timely manner
- Ability to deliver sensitive information in a tactful and empathetic manner
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Desirable
- Car driver with valid license and access to a car for travelling across Milton Keynes to visit patients or to other bases
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).
