Job summaryWe require an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated dietitian to join our friendly and innovative Paediatric Dietetic Team. You will join a team of 6 Paediatric Dietitians, and will provide a specialist Paediatric Dietetic service to infants and children (0-16 years) including Special Needs children, under the care of the Consultant Paediatrician's in Darent Valley Hospital and General Practitioners and Community Paediatricians in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley and Bexley.
You will provide specialist dietetic care to children being tube fed at home and be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Paediatric Teams at Darent Valley Hospital, including the Multi-Disciplinary Teams for Willow Ward, for Eating Disorders and Multi-Disciplinary Dysphagia Team for Pre-school Children.
Main duties of the jobTo work autonomously within the field of Paediatric Dietetics with no supervision and be the dietetic lead for an agreed paediatric specialty.
To accept clinical responsibility for this designated caseload of children and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and time management
To provide specialist dietary advice and information to children with complex conditions (eg. multiple allergy, preterm babies, enteral nutrition) and their families as in-patients, out-patients and in the Community. This will involve working in specialist clinics, special schools and seeing patients in their own home.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances to use advanced clinical reasoning skills to interpret data
To hold a caseload of the Home Enteral Fed children within Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley, undertake comprehensive dietary assessments and advise on suitable feeding plans, provide solutions to problems with feeds, feeding tubes or stoma sites
About usWe are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
DetailsDate posted: 16 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience
Per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 252-8190751-A
Job locations: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesGeneral responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Post-graduate diploma or equivalent qualification
- Registered Dietitian with HCPC
- 1st and 2nd Modules of qualification in Paediatrics
- Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education
- Trained in facilitated learning for under-graduate practice placements
Desirable- BDA membership
- Member of BDA Paediatric Group and the BDA Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Sub-Group
- 3rd and 4th Modules of qualification in Paediatrics
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision
- Able to plan workload and supervise more junior staff, dietetic support workers and students
- Able to work in a team
- Good communication skills- verbal and written
- Good IT skills
- ability to teach effectively
- able to assess and manage stoma sites and feeding tubes in paediatric patients
- Knowledge of feeding tubes and devices
- Able to work within an NHS acute hospital and carry out home visits
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Able to audit practice and make recommendation's for change
- Contribute to safe and effective patient care
Desirable- Developing service standards
- Counselling skills
- An understanding of Paediatric Service Provision within Community setting
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of use of protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions
- Varied clinical experience with paediatrics (0-16 years)
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience of which at least 3 years Paediatrics
- Experience of managing enterally fed children
Desirable- Experience of managing enterally fed children in the community
Knowledge & InterestEssential- Motivation and interest towards extending skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of personal accountability and responsibilities as laid down by the rules of professional conduct
- Evidence of awareness of need for professional development and responsibility
- Able to plan and deliver workloads to support requirements of the post
Desirable- Evidence of implementing ideas and developing services
- A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs
DispostitionEssential- Positive role model
- Ability to be adaptable to meet changing requirements and needs
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to plan and action patient focused care pathways
Desirable- An innovative and holistic approach to patient care
Other requirementsEssential- Able to work within an acute NHS Hospital/ community setting
- Current work permit
- Current driving licence
Desirable- Own transport
- An understanding of Paediatric service provision within the community
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Address: Darent Valley Hospital, Darenth Wood Road, Dartford, DA2 8DA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Paediatric Dietetic Team Lead, Sukhvinder Kaur, dgn-tr.dvhdietitians@nhs.net, 01322428439
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
