Paediatric Dietitian
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Walsall, WS2 9PS
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian with an interest in paediatrics to join our team of 15 dietitians, nurse, and admin who work across the acute...
To provide a nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting. Clinics will include those children referred for advice regarding faltering growth, allergies , restricted eating and coeliac disease.
Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to Paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting.
Provide dietetic input into general paediatric dietetic clinics, and consultant led allergy clinics
Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner
Be responsible for collection and analysis of relevant data followed by planning and recommendation of dietetic care within the case load as an autonomous practitioner
Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering. This will require developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
Be responsible for ensuring communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals as required and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
Advise catering services in the hospital on the provision of special diets and menu planning.
Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.
Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post
Have an active involvement in student training
Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- BDA Paediatric Module
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration dietetic work, preferably with paediatric experience in the acute setting
- Ability to work within teams
- Awareness of clinical governance and the ability to use in practice
Desirable
- Experience of training Dietetic Students
- Experience of running patient group sessions
Key Competencies
Essential
- Knowledge of nutritional needs of paediatric patients such as faltering growth, Allergy, Enteral feeding, Coeliac Disease, ARFID
Desirable
- Good computer knowledge
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of Safeguarding standards & procedures
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills to people from a variety of backgrounds
- Able to organise and effectively time manage own work
Flexibility
Essential
- Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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