Are you an experienced paediatric dietitian with a passion for service development and leadership? We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as the
Community Children’s Dietitian Service Lead (Job Share).
This is a unique opportunity to co-lead our innovative and patient-focused Services:
- The Children's Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Service for children with Lambeth, Southwark, or Lewisham GPs
- The Lewisham Community Dietetic Service for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
You’ll provide strategic and clinical leadership, and operational management to ensure high standards of care and service development; working closely with stakeholders, managing teams, and contributing to service planning and contract negotiations.
Based in Lewisham, with travel across sites in Lewisham, Lambeth and Southwark.
PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post
We are Looking For a
- Dietitian with significant experience in paediatric dietetics, preferably in HEN and SEND with leadership and management experience
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Passion for innovation, quality improvement, and collaborative working
Join Us to be
- Part of a forward-thinking, supportive team
- A leader of a service that’s nationally recognised for its innovative approach
- Supported in your professional development and to be regularly involved in strategic projects
- Involved in shaping the future of community dietetic care for children in South East London
This post is based at Waldron Health Centre, Amersham Vale, Lewisham, SE14 6LD
PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ileen Patel Job title: Head of Nutrition & Dieteitcs Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07786975910
Jamie Leung, Community Children's Dietitian Service Lead
Email:
[email protected]Tel: 0203 049 3810