Paediatric Dietitian

Job Summary

We require an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated dietitian to join our friendly and innovative Paediatric Dietetic Team. You will provide a specialist Paediatric Dietetic service as part of the Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) clinics. This role is an integral part of the CEW MDT, as defined by NHSE.

• Lead and organise dietetic care of children in the CEW clinics autonomously.
• Provide dietetic advice for conditions related to severe excess weight (e.g., impaired glucose tolerance, dyslipidaemia, fatty infiltration of the liver).
• Accept clinical responsibility for the caseload and manage it effectively with regard to priorities and time management.
• Conduct comprehensive dietary assessments in accordance with protocol specifications, analysing dietetic diaries and providing energy prescriptions.
• Deliver specialist dietetic‑led treatment programmes and ongoing support in clinic for referred children and their parents/carers.
• Report to General Practitioner, HV or Community Nurse as needed and maintain high technical skill.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning skills to interpret biochemistry, anthropometrics, diet history and social circumstances.

• Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Post‑graduate diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Registered Dietitian with HCPC.
• 1st and 2nd Modules of qualification in Paediatrics.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate clinical education.
• Trained in facilitated learning for under‑graduate practice placements.

• BDA membership.
• Member of BDA Paediatric Group and the BDA Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Sub‑Group.
• 3rd and 4th Modules of qualification in Paediatrics.

• Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision.
• Able to plan workload and supervise more junior staff, dietetic support workers and students.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to teach effectively and undertake anthropometric measurements.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Knowledge of CEW and current management guidelines.
• Leadership skills and qualities.
• Able to audit practice and make recommendations for change.
• Contribute to safe and effective patient care.

• Evidence of use of protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions.
• Varied clinical experience with paediatrics (0‑16 years).
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience of which at least 2 years in paediatrics.

• Band 7
• Fixed term contract (12 months).
• Part‑time.
• Location:
  
  Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA
  .
• Salary:
  Depending on experience Per annum.
• Reference number: 252‑7658970‑A.
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time.

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer.