Are you an enthusiastic, self-motivated and compassionate dietitian with a genuine interest in working with children and young people and their families? This is an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian who has experience in paediatrics to join our friendly team on a permanent basis.
The post holder will work alongside the lead dietitian for paediatrics and other band 6 dietitians as part of the countywide Nutrition and Dietetics team.
- Proposed interview date: 18th May 2026*
The successful candidate will be supported in managing paediatric outpatients with a variety of conditions, a caseload of paediatric home enteral feeding patients (including those in special schools) and a specialist allergy clinic. In addition you will provide dietetic input for paediatric inpatients in the acute setting along with another band 6 dietitian. You will work independently but also as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We are committed to delivering a quality service, value staff training and CPD, participate regularly in student training and have a robust appraisal and supervisory framework. Electronic records are used throughout the Trust, further aiding our ability to work across a wide variety of settings and be in a position to work as part of an MDT, yet work remotely if needed as part of a hybrid approach to our work/ life balance.
A
full valid driving license and
access to a car to use regularly for business purpose is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
For informal enquiries, please contact Heidi Scott (Lead Dietitian for Paediatrics) on 07760 990736/ heidi.scott@nhs.net.
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to
taking the next steps of the journey with you.
You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work. You need to apply before the interview takes place.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Heidi Scott Job title: Lead Paediatric Dietitian Email address: heidi.scott@nhs.net Telephone number: 07760 990736