Dietician
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1N 3JHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
We are looking for skilled, compassionate people to join our new team in this exciting role! The Dietician will play an important part in leading and ...
Successful candidates will have experience with dietary management of children and young people across a range of specialisms. They will be experienced in research, computing and teaching at a Masters level. They will have knowledge of all areas of paediatric nutrition and dietetics. They will have experience of working with neurodiverse young people.
The post holder will plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate a dietetic function provided by CYPGS and support the planning and long-term development of the service. They will provide expert practise in the highly complex specialist field of gender dysphoria.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Academic/professional qualification
Essential: - Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent post-graduate qualification; - Registered as a Dietician with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable: - Working towards MSc in Paediatric Dietetics or equivalent (e.g. public health)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 7 Paediatric Dietician
- Experience in dietary management of children and young people across a range of specialisms
- Experience in research, computing, teaching at a Masters level
- Knowledge of all areas of paediatric nutrition and dietetics
- Knowledge of research methodology, audit, database management
- Experience of working with neurodiverse young people
Desirable: - Membership of national specialist dietetic group
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work pro-actively and independently
- Ability to develop practise and research in dietetics
- Good written and oral presentation skills in day to day practice
- Prioritisation and time management skills
- Ability to publish, present at national/international meetings; represent on professional committees/expert groups
- Ability to be flexible with time
- Ability to work with and effectively communicate with a wide range of professionals at local and national level
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential: - GOSH Values
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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