Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Dietitian

The closing date is 22 July 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Band 6 rotational programme. You will be working within a large department of over 70 staff who work across a wide range of clinical areas including metabolic medicine, renal, neurology, ketogenic diets, surgery, endocrinology, haematology, oncology, BMT and gastroenterology. The Dietitians are responsible for delivering high-quality nutritional care to paediatric patients from birth to 19 years of age. As a department we are committed to research and advancing practice and developing skills in specialist clinical areas for future development of our Band 6 team.

You will be developing and using specialised knowledge under supervision from Specialist Dietitians to manage a caseload within the Dietetic Team.

You will have post-registration experience working in general dietetics, exceptional communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills. You will be confident in Excel, Word and general computer skills.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and quality dietetic service for both inpatients and outpatients working to agreed standards, policies and procedures.
• Developing and using specialised knowledge under supervision from Senior Specialist Dietitians to manage a caseload in a specified clinical area eg cardiology, surgery, oncology, neurology.
• Development and updating of diet sheets and other educational resources for patients and healthcare professionals both within and outside the Trust.
• Close liaison with the diet service technicians and tasks to support the operation and functions of the Special Feeds Unit and Diet Kitchen.
• Teaching diet service technicians, dietetic assistants, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of nutrition and dietary management through informal tutorials and formal study days and mandatory induction events eg Nutrition Bites.
• Freedom to act interpreting the Health Professions Council code of conduct and working to all agreed standards, policies and procedures within the department and the Trust.
• Assessment of the patient's needs and making clinical decisions regarding the necessary nutritional support and dietary interventions for all children in the caseload taking into account their diet history, growth and biochemical parameters and any relevant drug treatment

About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff network members are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year Inclusive per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 271-CCS-8072728
Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent post-graduate qualification
• Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Post- graduate Paediatric Masters Modules (BDA/Uni of Plymouth)

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Post-graduate experience in general dietetics
• Significant experience working in clinical paediatrics at band 5/6 level

Desirable

• Knowledge of a specialist area of paediatric dietetics

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Good communication and oral presentation and communication skills
• Time Management Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Ability to adapt to new ways of working which is beneficial to service

Desirable

• Experience in audit/research/teaching

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Dietetics
Natalie Yerlett
natalie.yerlett@gosh.nhs.uk
02074059200