Paediatric Dietitian

Job summary This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position. To provide a dietetic service to paediatric patients and their carer's in a variety of settings as a member of the paediatric dietetic team, supported by the Band 7 Paediatric Dietitians. The post will be based at Darent Valley Hospital covering hospital in-patients and general paediatric out-patient clinics at both Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital. To provide specialist nutrition and dietetic advice and education to paediatric patients, relatives and carers for a range of conditions. Main duties of the job To provide a high quality dietetic service to paediatric in-patients and outpatients, planning and prioritising workload, as part of a flexible paediatric dietetic team responding to service demands. To be responsible for hospital paediatric dietetic clinics covering a variety of clinical conditions, for example faltering growth, allergy, feeding difficulties and special needs requiring nutritional support. To be a specialist dietitian within your clinical area contributing to ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences. About us We 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. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community. We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care. 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 our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and 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. Details Date posted 25 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £41,957 to £50,387 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 252-8204394-A Job locations Darent Valley Hospital Darenth Wood Road Dartford DA2 8DA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Managerial responsibilities Professional responsibilities Education and development responsibilities General responsibilities See Job description and person specification for further information. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Managerial responsibilities Professional responsibilities Education and development responsibilities General responsibilities See Job description and person specification for further information.