Paediatric Dietitian
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Salary
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2259 (72% match) is an eligible occupation, and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Are you interested in Paediatrics?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian to join our progressive and friendly team on a permanent basis. This is a Band 5 development post, with the expectation that following working through paediatric dietetic competencies, you would move into a Band 6 paediatric dietitian position within time.
Our supportive team is experienced, highly regarded, integral members of the wider multidisciplinary paediatric teams, providing both inpatient and outpatient services.
You will need to be passionate about working with children. This would be an excellent role for a Dietitian who already has some experience in Paediatrics and wishes to expand their skills. Alternatively, this could be an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian, with good transferable skills, who wishes to develop their experience in Paediatrics. Training and support will be provided once you are in post.
We are looking for a candidate who can work fulltime hours (37.5 hours per week). We warmly welcome informal discussions prior to applying - please contact us: 01823 342207 or 07881845985
Main duties of the job
As a Paediatric Dietitian you will provide inpatient cover to the paediatric wards and offer outpatient services to infants and children at Musgrove Park Hospital (and the surrounding areas) for a range of dietetic conditions including but not exclusive to faltering growth, eating disorders, food allergies and restrictive diets. We are also an integral part of MDTs within the Organisation and the team has an excellent reputation within and outside the trust.
At Musgrove Park Hospital we have 2 inpatient wards and we provide Paediatric outpatient clinics which are run as a mixture of face to face, video and telephone. We also provide ad hoc cover to consultant paediatrician clinics and the Paediatric Assessment Unit as required and are also part of some MDT clinics.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered dietitian
Desirable
- Paediatric Course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of service delivery in a variety of different settings to include paediatrics from student clinical placements (or previous dietetic post)
- Acute NHS hospital experience
Desirable
- Experience of STAMP
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Self motivated
- Good time management skills, able to plan, prioritise and manage own workload within agreed timeframes
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance and that of others
- Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence and appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Member of the BDA
- Member of the BDA paediatric group
- Experience of managing children with complex nutritional needs
About the employer
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
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This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- Musgrove Park Hospital
Somerset
GoodRated Jun 2025
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
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