Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced dietitian to join our team of 3.0wte Paediatric Gastroenterology Dietitians, to expand their skills in the area of paediatric dietetics. We require a motivated and innovative dietitian with good clinical skills and a broad knowledge in the area of paediatric dietetics. You will have good interpersonal skills and an ability to work well as part of a team.

This is a maternity leave cover for 12 months. The post is 0.6wte Band 8a but will consider a 0.8wte Band 7 dependant on experience and skillset.

The post offers an excellent opportunity to gain further experience in a wide range of general and specialist paediatric dietetics with an emphasis on gastroenterology. The trust is a specialist centre for paediatric gastrosurgery and you will be working closely with our 3 consultant gastroenterologists to provide care for neonates and children with Short Bowel Syndrome, IBD and other gastro-related disorders. You will also gain experience in other specialist areas such as neonatology, PICU, ketogenic diets, allergy, diabetes, neurology, oncology, trauma. Additionally, you will also work as part of a larger team of dietitians in this busy London teaching hospital.

Main duties of the job
To work as a member of the Paediatric Dietetic team at St Georges Hospital. You will be a clinical lead responsible for the nutrition and dietetic management of inpatient and outpatient paediatric gastroenterology including intestinal failure, and surgical inpatients under the care of the Women and Children's Service Delivery Unit.

To lead the Paediatric gastrointestinal specialist dietetic team at St Georges Hospital and be responsible for providing high-quality care to our gastrointestinal patients, following evidence-based practice, being an active multidisciplinary team member and educator, developing nutrition policies and guidelines, and participating in audit and research to improve health outcomes and develop the role and service.

Clinically this post works within the Intestinal Failure and gastrosurgery team covering inpatient parenteral nutrition and home parenteral nutrition, offering both an in and outpatient caseload. It is clinically responsible for leading the team of paediatric GI dietitians who work across medicine and surgery and operationally manages the paediatric GI dietetic team.

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc / Post graduate diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in Paediatrics e.g. BDA Masters modules 1-4 in Paediatrics (depending on area of practice)

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Postgraduate experience of working in acute paediatric dietetic services at advanced level within Paediatric GI and paediatric critical care
• Clinical experience of working with complex paediatric gastroenterology and/or Surgery
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience in the clinical supervision of students/junior staff
• Experience of undertaking clinical audit/research in relevant clinical area

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 details
Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Rd, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Principal Paediatric Dietitian, Nicole Dos Santos, nicole.dossantos@stgeorges.nhs.uk, 02087252036

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year
Pro rata per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 200-8083425-DE-UB
Job locations: St Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Rd, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

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