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Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian with an interest in paediatrics to join our team of 15 dietitians, nurses and admin who work across the acute and community setting.
If successful, you will be responsible for dietetic input into our children’s wards and for carrying out paediatric dietetic outpatient clinics. We are a friendly department, offering excellent support for personal development and engagement in student training in which you will play an active role.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, which may be in a 1:1 or group setting.
* Provide dietetic input into general paediatric dietetic clinics and special school clinics for children with complex feeding difficulties.
* Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner.
* Collect and analyse relevant data, then plan and recommend dietetic care within the caseload.
* Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers in an understandable and empowering manner, requiring developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
* Ensure communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
* Advise catering services in the hospital on the provision of special diets and menu planning.
* Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.
* Undertake additional training as required.
* Have an active involvement in student training.
* Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations.
About Us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Details
* Date posted: 05 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 407‑COMMUNITY‑7614380
* Job locations:
o Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
o Moat Rd, Walsall, WS2 9PS
Person Specification
Essential
* Qualifications: BSc or MSc Dietetics or equivalent qualification.
* Health Professions Council Registration.
* Evidence of post‑registration dietetic work, preferably with paediatric experience in the acute setting.
* Ability to work within teams.
* Awareness of clinical governance and the ability to use it in practice.
* Knowledge of nutritional needs of paediatric patients such as faltering growth, allergy, enteral feeding, coeliac disease, ARFID.
* Awareness of safeguarding standards & procedures.
* Well‑developed written and oral communication skills to people from a variety of backgrounds.
* Able to organise and effectively time‑manage own work.
* Ability to be flexible; adapting approaches to suit different settings and patients.
Desirable
* BDA Paediatric Module.
* Experience of training dietetic students.
* Experience of running patient group sessions.
* Good computer knowledge.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
* Address: Moat Rd, Walsall, WS2 9PS
* Website: https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
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