Job summary
- Main area
- ICP & Therapies
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monthly evening clinic is required for fulfilment of the role.)
- Job ref
- 210-2026-563
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Dietitian
Band 6
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian interested in paediatrics to join our friendly and supportive team of 5 Paediatric Dietitians and 1 Dietetic Assistant, providing care to children and young people across Cheshire West.
This is a Band 6 role, offering comprehensive training and support. Previous paediatric experience is not essential; however, a genuine interest in working with children, and their families is important. Experience in gastroenterology and/or diabetes would be an advantage. We have a strong track record of supporting dietitians moving into paediatric practice, offering a structured development programme with clear competencies.
You will manage a varied caseload across general paediatrics, and paediatric diabetes - supporting approximately 175 children and young people, predominantly with Type 1 diabetes. Working closely with the Paediatric Diabetes MDT, you will receive support from experienced colleagues while developing a high degree of autonomy in your clinical practice.
This patient-facing role involves working with children and families in hospital, community and home settings. We are seeking an HCPC-registered Dietitian, ideally with recent UK NHS clinical experience. Due to the clinical nature of the post, duties are undertaken on-site.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical role within Children and Family Services, offering a high level of autonomy in managing both your clinical practice and workload, while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
Your application should outline your recent clinical experience, including any specialist areas of practice, together with details of your qualifications, professional registration and continuing professional development (CPD).
The postholder will manage a varied caseload across paediatric services, including general paediatric clinics, dietitian-led coeliac clinics, and multidisciplinary clinics alongside the Paediatric Diabetes Team. The role also includes providing acute dietetic support to the children's ward and delivering education to children, young people and their families following a new diagnosis of diabetes.
Additional responsibilities include participation in monthly evening diabetes MDT clinics (until 7.00 pm), delivering Level 3 carbohydrate counting education, and providing structured education programmes for children, young people and their families. An understanding of diabetes technology, including hybrid closed-loop systems, is desirable, with full training and ongoing support will be provided.
The post involves travel between the Countess of Chester Hospital and Ellesmere Port Hospital, as well as home visits. Therefore, access to a vehicle with business-use insurance is essential.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
This is a full-time position although alternative working patterns may be considered. Please indicate any preferred working arrangements within your application.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in nutrition and dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant student training course or qualification
Desirable criteria
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post graduate NHS experience
- Evidence of post graduate short courses
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Knowledge of current best practice in specialist dietetic area
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory skills and/or first line management experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication skills (verbal and non verbal)
- Evidence of group working and team working
- Evidence of audit and/or research work
- Evidence of participation in health, safety and risk management
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
- Ability to organise and respond to complex information, and work under pressure
- Good computer skills
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ashley Jayne Caple
- Job title
- Team Leader - Paediatric Therapies
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 365068
- Additional information
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