Paediatric Renal Dietitian
The closing date is 04 June 2026
Applicants with paediatric and/or renal experience are encouraged to apply for this Band 6 Paediatric Renal Dietitian role with career progression to Band 7. We also welcome applications from dietitians currently working in paediatrics or renal services who are seeking an exciting career development opportunity.
This represents an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and motivated dietitian to develop advanced skills, knowledge, and experience within a highly specialised service, contributing to high-quality, patient‑centred care within a tertiary paediatric nephrology setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the dietetic lead for the tertiary paediatric nephrology service based at the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales. They will autonomously manage a complex inpatient and outpatient caseload of patients within the paediatric nephrology service.
This will include children with acute and chronic renal failure including those with end stage renal failure requiring renal replacement therapies such as dialysis and transplant, with dietary therapy integral to the patient treatment plan. Dietetic management is integral to the overall treatment plan for this patient group and specialist renal dietitians are a core of the multi‑disciplinary team.
Comprehensive training and supervision will be provided to the post holder.
This is a 0.6 WTE position with the potential for additional hours. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Skills
Essential
* A well developed portfolio of written and verbal communication skills - ability to communicate highly complex sensitive information
* Ability to work effectively within a team
* Clinical Supervisory / Clinical Educator skills
* Behaviour change / motivational interviewing skills.
Desirable
* Education and research skills
* Welsh Speaker
Experience
Essential
* Clinical working with a broad range of patients across a variety of clinical settings.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
* Experience of working in the specialist area MDT
* Experience of student / DA training
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of paediatric or renal dietetics
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree, or equivalent, or post graduate qualification in dietetics
* Evidence of current HPC registration.
* Member of the British Dietetic Association or covered by professional indemnity insurance
Desirable
* Membership of relevant special interest groups
* Attendance at relevant accredited courses/ conferences
* Post registration behaviour change training.
* MSc or evidence of research
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Noah Ark's Children Hospital for Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
£40,559 to £57,365 a year pro rota
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