Paediatric Dietitian Job at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (Sheffield)

Paediatric Dietitian

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Sheffield

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

39959.00 - 48117.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate dietitian to join our team, giving an opportunity gain experience in paediatrics within a nationally renowned children's hospital. Previous experience in paediatric dietetics is essential however support and training will be provided. You'll join our team, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Your work will be based on evidence and best practice guidelines, and you'll develop your skills in this rewarding and dynamic field. You'll also participate in the Sheffield dietetic student training programme, supporting student dietitians on placements.

Job Responsibility:

Manage a caseload of inpatients, outpatients, and telephone consultations, providing dietetic advice and developing personalised care plans
Assess nutritional needs, prescribe treatment, and collaborate with MDTs to adjust care plans
Maintain accurate records, support safe patient discharge, and collaborate with relevant agencies and catering services
Deliver high-quality education to healthcare professionals, adapting teaching methods and resources to meet diverse learning needs, including communication and psychological challenges
Participate in clinical audits, review new research, and contribute to the development of evidence-based dietetic procedures
Communicate complex or sensitive information, using counselling skills to build rapport and adapt methods to ensure understanding across diverse needs

Requirements:

Degree level education in Nutrition & Dietetics
UK Registered Dietitian with the Health Care Professions Council
Post-graduate qualification to Master's level or equivalent experience
Experience working in diverse dietetic and clinical settings
Experience managing caseloads and delivering high-quality patient care with appropriate supervisory support
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including discharge planning and community liaison
Experience participating in clinical audits, service evaluations, and clinical governance
Experience supporting pre-registration dietetic student learning and involvement in clinical education
Understanding of paediatric dietetic principles and nutritional care pathways professional frameworks including consent
Knowledge of safeguarding principles and legal, ethical, and
Ability to adapt communication style with cultural sensitivity, employing strategies such as motivational interviewing and counselling to engage diverse patient groups effectively
Competence in using dietary analysis software for assessment and monitoring
Ability to manage a busy caseload with appropriate supervision, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines
Confident clinical decision-making within agreed protocols and with access to supervisory support
Empathetic, compassionate, and patient-centred approach to care
Strong collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
Willingness to travel within the local area
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.

Nice to have:

Member of the Paediatric Group of the BDA
BDA Paediatric Group Module (appropriate to role)
Counselling skills: including behaviour change skills and motivational approaches
Experience working in paediatric dietetics
Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural approaches

What we offer:

generous annual leave and pension schemes
health and wellbeing programmes
exclusive discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Expiration:
May 10, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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