Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

The closing date is 28 September 2026

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Job summary

We have a vacancy whereby we are recruiting for an experienced Paediatric dietitian to join us as a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian for fixed term cover until 31.12.2026.

This post will allow an experienced paediatric dietitian, or an experienced dietitian who would like a change, and to work with children, to develop expertise within paediatrics and advanced clinical skills across a broad range of paediatric conditions and settings.

This role gives you the chance to work in general paediatrics and also Paediatric Diabetes, within established multidisciplinary teams providing expert nutritional advice to professionals, patients and carers. It will be based at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford and will cover both inpatients and outpatients.

You will join a friendly and enthusiastic paediatric dietetic team. We are looking for someonewho is motivatedwith good communication and team working skillswho is excellent, compassionate and respectful.

Main duties of the job

• You will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing dietetic assessment, treatment, and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date dietetic records.
• Use evidence-based principles and current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate dietetic interventions.
• Act as a source of expertise and provide a nutrition and dietetic service into the Paediatric caseload at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
• To work as an enthusiastic and effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers, other team members and with members of the MDT as required.
• To be responsible for a defined area of the service and be confident undertaking all aspects of clinical duties including assessing, treating and managing own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, working without direct supervision and maintaining comprehensive records.
• Be responsible for supervising, educating and assessing the performance of students and supporting the development of junior staff.
• To undertake evidence-based projects to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care. To participate in clinical audits and service development.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-BR-CSS-3864

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
• HCPC

Desirable

• Member of BDA
• Member of BDA Paediatric/Diabetes Specialist Group

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience or interest in Paediatrics/Diabetes
• Previous experience of working in an Acute Trust as a dietitian

Desirable

• Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working
• Demonstable post graduate experience
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Experience working in diabetes as a dietitian
• Experience working in paediatrics as a dietitian

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) or postgraduate equivalent in Dietetics
• HCPC

Desirable

• Member of BDA
• Member of BDA Paediatric/Diabetes Specialist Group

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience or interest in Paediatrics/Diabetes
• Previous experience of working in an Acute Trust as a dietitian

Desirable

• Evidence of Multi Professional Team Working
• Demonstable post graduate experience
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Experience working in diabetes as a dietitian
• Experience working in paediatrics as a dietitian

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).

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 details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Lead for Children's Dietetics

Emily Quek

[email protected]

03004434339

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-BR-CSS-3864

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

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