Job summary
- Main area
- Therapies
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 384-LG-EMF19604
- Employer
- Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Surrey Hospital
- Town
- Guildford
- Salary
- £40,617 - £48,778 Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/12/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/01/2026
Employer heading
Specialist Paediatric Dietitian B6
Band 6
Job overview
We have a career developing opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join our paediatric dietetic team. Previous experience in this speciality is not essential and we are encouraging applications from those who may be considering specialising in Paediatrics
You will be a part of an award winning, proactive dietetic department at The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford. As an integral member of the MDT, you will have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills in the dietetic management of paediatric patients in a supportive environment with peer supervision and on the job training.
We are looking for someone who has good rapport with patients and staff and has an interest in Paediatrics. You will join our dietetic team at The Royal Surrey County Hospital. The post covers general paediatric inpatient and outpatient work. We need a team player who takes pride in providing an efficient and effective dietetic service. You should have high-level communication skills, be effective in multidisciplinary team working and be able to deliver both group education and individual interventions. You will have the opportunity to be involved in audits and other service development initiatives within the dietetic department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical paediatric dietetic support to inpatients and outpatients, including direct access GP referrals to dietitian led clinics at The Royal Surrey Hospital.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
To provide a nutrition and dietetic service for inpatients and outpatients referred for paediatric dietetic support across the Trust. The post holder will have support from other paediatric dietitians to support patients in out-patient settings and those admitted to the paediatric ward and SCBU. Additionally, this post will provide dietetic input to relevant MDTs, and support for other Health Professionals in the Royal Surrey and surrounding Healthcare Units as required.
You will join a forward thinking dietetic team who focuses on research and audit to promote clinically effective patient care. We also undertake the training of students. This is an excellent opportunity in a supportive environment where you will be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would benefit from additional support—such as meeting the recruiting manager or visiting the interview environment in advance—please let us know when applying
If you are an HCPC registered dietitian looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a new specialty and within a friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Dietetics or equivalent and registration with HCPC
- Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
- Evidence of post-graduate learning and CPD
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification
- Member of the British Dietetics Association
- Membership of specialist groups, e.g. Paediatric, DISC
- Car driver with clean current driving licence
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of experience in a variety of dietetic cases and situations
- Evidence of MDT work
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical presentations
Desirable criteria
- Post qualification experience including paediatrics
- Experience of training/supporting others (including students) within specialist clinical area
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debbie Evans or Nicola Porter
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
For further information please contact Debbie Evans or Nicola Porter 01483 571122 Ext. 3229
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