WHSCT Advanced Practitioner Paediatric Dietitian Band 7
Ref: 55993544

Branch: South West Acute Hospital
Location: SWAH Southwest Hospital
Directorate: Primary Care & Older People
Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710)
Contract Type: Temporary
Opening date: 23/10/26
Closes: Fri, 06 November 2026 @ 3:30 PM
Interview Dates: To be confirmed.

Notes: Online and Manual applications accepted. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered. A waiting list may be created for similar posts, which may include temporary or part-time posts. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.

Flexible Working
We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role.

If this post is being sought on secondment then the individual MUST have the permission of their line manager IN ADVANCE of making application.

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Personnel Specification Essentials

• Minimum of 5 years post-registration clinical experience in Dietetics, including 3 years as a Specialist Dietitian at Band 6 or equivalent
• Experience of working with paediatric patients within dietetic practice for a minimum of one year
• Supervision, mentoring or teaching of junior staff or student dietitians or members of the MDT
• BSc, Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics; HCPC registration
• Relevant post graduate training such as BDA Paediatric Module or MSc Allergy, or willingness to complete within 12-18 months
• Current full UK driving licence and access to a car, unless a disability prohibits driving and an approved form of transport is available
• Comprehensive knowledge of general paediatrics, including the specialist area of allergy

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver a specialist clinical nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric patients, including assessment of nutritional status, requirements and expected outcomes
• Provide day-to-day management for a small team of dietitians
• Work autonomously using advanced clinical expertise to lead formulation of dietetic treatment plans for inpatients and outpatients
• Undertake anthropometric measurements including mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and apply results to nutritional management plans
• Monitor biochemical blood profiles and contribute to devising and revising oral and enteral regimens
• Provide advanced dietary counselling to patients, families and carers
• Hold clinical responsibility for the specialist dietetic service to the allergy clinic within OHPCC/SWAH
• Diagnose and safely manage complex nutritional conditions and deficiencies such as refeeding syndrome
• Provide expert advice on prescribable nutritional products and drug-nutrient interactions
• Lead on clinical audit, service improvement and evidence-based protocol development
• Provide supervision for B5 and B6 staff, delegate responsibility to staff or student dietitians, and act as practice educator
• Provide training and education to staff on nutritional issues during complex nutrition support

Benefits
Trust staff are automatically enrolled in the HSC Pension Scheme. Annual leave starts at 27 days plus 10 public holidays on appointment, rising with service. Flexible working requests can be made from day one.

Successful applicants may be required to attend a Health Assessment and an Enhanced Access NI check. Successful applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.