Paediatric Dietitian

An exciting developmental, band 5-6, opportunity has arisen within the Yeovil paediatric dietetic team.

Our supportive team is experienced, highly regarded, integral members of the wider multidisciplinary paediatric teams, providing both inpatient and outpatient services.

You will need to be passionate about working with children. This would be an excellent role for a dietitian or newly graduated dietitian who already has some experience in Paediatrics and wishes to expand their skills. Alternatively, this could be an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian, with good transferable skills, who wishes to develop their experience in Paediatrics. Training and support will be provided once you are in post.

This is a full time position based at Yeovil District Hospital and part of the wider paediatric dietetic team across Somerset Foundation Trust. We warmly welcome informal discussions prior to applying - please contact us:

At Yeovil District Hospital we have a 23 bed inpatient ward, a 8 cot Special Care baby unit (SCBU) and we provide Paediatric outpatient clinics which are run as a mixture of face to face, video and telephone.

As a Paediatric Dietitian you will provide inpatient cover to the paediatric wards and offer outpatient services to infants and children at Yeovil District Hospital for faltering growth, eating disorders, diabetes, food allergies, preterm infants (SCBU) and restrictive diets. We are also an integral part of MDTs within the Organisation. We have an excellent reputation within and outside the trust and we have exciting plans to expand our paediatric service in the future.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty
, and breathtaking coastlines
, with vibrant cities like Bristol
, Bath
, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London
.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities
, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Please see the attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification.

• BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or BSc Degree and Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Paediatric Course e.g. BDA Paediatric Study Days, Great Ormand Street Study days, BDA Paediatric Modules

• Varied registration experience in clinical dietetics
• NHS acute hospital experience
• Experience of service delivery in a variety of different settings to include paediatrics from student clinical placements or previous dietetic post
• Experience of working with patients within Paediatrics or Diabetes, typically 3 to 6 months, or strong evidence of transferable skills
• Experience of using MUST or STAMP e.g. audit
• Outpatient Clinic experience

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to plan and prioritise

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Band 5-6 Development Post