Location
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Rd, Woolwich, London

Hours
Full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£39,959 per annum

About the Role
The post holder will work alongside the Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian at Queen Elizabeth Hospital providing a specialist paediatric dietetic service. Clinical responsibilities include managing children's inpatient wards, holding biweekly outpatient clinics both face to face and virtual group sessions, and monthly virtual fussy eating group sessions. You will support the nutritional management of children referred to the service by providing specialist advice, education, and support to patients, carers, and other professionals within and outside the hospital.

This role is accountable to the Head of Nutrition and Dietetics and involves working as an integral part of the paediatric multidisciplinary team to advise on treatment and dietary management for children and their families/carers. You will be responsible for the safe discharge of children into the community, including those requiring enteral feeding.

Additional responsibilities include developing evidence-based written materials and teaching resources, ensuring availability of culturally appropriate information, and using patient forums to refine materials. You will develop, implement, and audit innovative methods of delivering education and behaviour change, including group work.

Ensuring safe practice through caseload management, identifying and reporting clinical risks, and maintaining accurate real-time records of dietetic contacts are key aspects of the role. You will act as a specialist resource for health professionals in both statutory and voluntary sectors.

The role also involves participation in operational and strategic planning for the nutrition service for children within the trust, assisting with general dietetics as needed, and maintaining links with primary care nutrition support staff. Active participation in professional groups, departmental developments, and continuing professional development is expected.

Competency in information technology, nutritional databases, and strict confidentiality in line with GDPR and professional codes is required. You will maintain state registration and professional liability insurance and adhere to the Trust’s Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities, and Data Protection policies.

Financial responsibility includes advocating for cost-effective use of specialist nutritional products and managing expensive feeding and anthropometric equipment.

Key partnerships include medical practitioners, nursing staff, clinical nurse specialists, school nurses, health visitors, catering staff, pharmaceutical staff, speech therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, clinical chemistry dietitians, and community agencies such as Home Enteral Nutrition Teams and home care companies.

Communication involves working closely with the extended paediatric multidisciplinary team, educating a diverse and multicultural population, delivering formal presentations, and participating in training of undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will also be involved in research, audit, and presentation of findings at various levels.

Training responsibilities include organising and implementing trust-wide education sessions, producing teaching materials, and arranging external trainers as needed.

Experience
Experience working within paediatric dietetics or a related clinical setting is desirable. Ability to manage complex nutritional cases and work within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

About you
Professional, motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong communication and teaching skills are required to engage with patients, carers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to clinical governance and trust policies is essential.

Qualifications
Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Current professional liability insurance. Competency in IT and nutritional databases. Understanding of relevant Trust policies including Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Equal Opportunities, and Data Protection.