Paediatric Dietitian
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Hereford, HR1 2ERView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
We are looking to recruit a driven and enthusiastic dietitian, as a band 5 or 6 depending on skills and experience in this development role. The succe...
Summary for Band 5/6 development role: a development role ideal for a dietitian looking to build upon their dietetic skills and knowledge within the specialty of paediatrics, with the aim to progress to a specialist role following achievement of agreed competencies. To gain the skills and knowledge required to provide dietetic consultation + education to paediatric patients and their families and to work independently. Liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team and associated services.
Summary of Band 7 role: The post holder will provide a highly specialist dietetic service for a range of paediatric in-patients and outpatients. They will lead on the development of Paediatric Dietetic Services within Wye Valley NHS Trust and wider services in Hereford.
Please see attached Band 5, 6 and 7 job descriptions and person specifications. AFC band at appointment dependent on skills, experience and meeting the minimum essential criteria for that band.
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire University NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Qualifications
Essential: - BSc/MSc/PGDip in Nutrition and Dietetics & Current HCPC registration
Desirable: - BDA Member
Skills
Essential
- Interest in Paediatrics
- Working knowledge of common clinical conditions and best dietetic management
- Able to be flexible and adaptable in terms of working hours and work location.
- Able to plan and prioritise own caseload using time management skills.
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limitations and seek help when necessary.
Experience
Essential: - Experience of multidisciplinary team working; - Experience of teaching other healthcare professionals
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First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
9 October 2026
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