Lead Paediatric Dietitian
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
King's Lynn, PE30 4ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic to join our dietetic team as the Lead Paediatric Dietitian. You should be able to ...
Working in partnership with Dietetic colleagues and other health-care professionals, to be responsible for the delivery of the Nutrition and Dietetic service to the paediatric population in West Norfolk, and parts of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.
- To manage a caseload of patients using evidence-based/client centred principles for a range of complex physical and psychological conditions.
- To provide line management and clinical supervision to Junior Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants.
- To be an expert advisor in the nutritional care of patients admitted to hospital.
- To take an active part in the training of student dietitians, all levels of healthcare professionals and medical staff on nutrition and therapeutic diets for patients with a range of complex physical and psychological conditions.
- To lead on risk assessment and management within the department.
- To maintain team working with other Band 7 Dietitians in the general day to day management of the department.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this exciting opportunity.
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or similar non-UK qualification
- Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Completion of Supervisory skills course
Desirable: - British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership; - Membership of any relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working within NHS Paediatric Dietetics.
- Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload.
- Experience of supervising and facilitating a supportive role with students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members.
- Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of patient care and own involvement in specific initiatives.
- Experience of looking after complex home enterally fed patients (including those with NG, NJ, PEG, PEG-J, and low-profile devices).
Desirable: - Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience including but not limited to: allergy, eating disorders, ASD, ARFID, Coeliac Disease.
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Is able to use behaviour change/ motivational interviewing/ advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilise a range of resources to enhance communication if required, e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids
- Able to work autonomously but also demonstrate a good understanding of team work and how this can be used to improve patient care
- Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self-motivation
- Uses analytical and problem solving skills to apply to own practice
Desirable: - Completion of Behaviour Change Course for Dietitians; - Has evidence of being involved in use of change management skills
How to apply
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First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
23 September 2026
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