Advanced Paediatric Dietitian ( Eating Disorders)
Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/17/2026
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Description
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have a vacancy for a band 7 paediatric eating disorders dietitian to work within our well-established, supportive and results-driven inpatient paediatric eating disorders MDT service.
Since the establishment of the service in 2021, protocols, standards and shared decisions around care have impacted on treatment modalities and reduced LOS.
You will work as an integral member of the paediatric eating disorders MDT within Southampton Children's Hospital, delivering a service as part of the UHS Paediatric Dietetic Team.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have a vacancy for a band 7 paediatric eating disorders dietitian to work within our well-established, supportive and results-driven inpatient paediatric eating disorders MDT service.
Since the establishment of the service in 2021, protocols, standards and shared decisions around care have impacted on treatment modalities and reduced LOS.
You will work as an integral member of the paediatric eating disorders MDT within Southampton Children's Hospital, delivering a service as part of the UHS Paediatric Dietetic Team.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
We are looking for a paediatric dietitian with excellent acute clinical nutrition skills and experience of working with children and young people across a range of conditions in an inpatient setting, with a strong desire to work in eating disorders.
Experience of nutrition support is essential along with the ability to independently plan and prioritise a complex caseload in an efficient and organised manner.
You will
Work as an autonomous practitioner, providing highly specialist clinical dietetic expertise to an inpatient case-load comprising young people with eating disorders and disordered eating.
Provide advanced dietetic assessments and individualised treatment plans for a complex specialist caseload.
Support the clinical and professional development of junior dietetic staff and students.
Support the development of policies and resources to support delivery of evidence-based dietetic advice.
Identify and lead service improvement, audit and research and disseminate results and best practice through publication and presentation
Experience And Skills Needed
You will be a highly skilled paediatric dietitian, with recent experience of working with complex patients in an inpatient setting.
You must be able to work collaboratively and flexibly within an MDT to prioritise and manage a complex caseload, providing excellent patient care.
You will be able to evidence relevant post-graduate training
You must have excellent communication skills and have the confidence to present and discuss your professional opinion with colleagues.
You must be able to demonstrate advanced analytical thinking, show attention to detail and possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Experience of working with children and young people with eating disorders would be a bonus.
Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work is desirable
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Experience of nutrition support is essential along with the ability to independently plan and prioritise a complex caseload in an efficient and organised manner.
You will
Work as an autonomous practitioner, providing highly specialist clinical dietetic expertise to an inpatient case-load comprising young people with eating disorders and disordered eating.
Provide advanced dietetic assessments and individualised treatment plans for a complex specialist caseload.
Support the clinical and professional development of junior dietetic staff and students.
Support the development of policies and resources to support delivery of evidence-based dietetic advice.
Identify and lead service improvement, audit and research and disseminate results and best practice through publication and presentation
Experience And Skills Needed
You will be a highly skilled paediatric dietitian, with recent experience of working with complex patients in an inpatient setting.
You must be able to work collaboratively and flexibly within an MDT to prioritise and manage a complex caseload, providing excellent patient care.
You will be able to evidence relevant post-graduate training
You must have excellent communication skills and have the confidence to present and discuss your professional opinion with colleagues.
You must be able to demonstrate advanced analytical thinking, show attention to detail and possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Experience of working with children and young people with eating disorders would be a bonus.
Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work is desirable
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
- Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality
- Experience of supervising staff
- Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
- Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work
- Clinical supervisory skills training
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together