Lead Paediatric Dietitian
The closing date is 26 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dietetic team as the Lead Paediatric Dietitian.
You should be able to demonstrate the ability to work within a changing environment and have good communication skills and provide evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the post.
This post can involve a combination of face to face and remote working subject to agreement and ensuring the needs of the service are able to be met.
Main duties of the job
* To manage a caseload of patients using evidence-based/client centred principles for a range of complex physical and psychological conditions.
* To provide line management and clinical supervision to Junior Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants.
* To be an expert advisor in the nutritional care of patients admitted to hospital.
* To take an active part in the training of student dietitians, all levels of healthcare professionals and medical staff on nutrition and therapeutic diets for patients with a range of complex physical and psychological conditions.
* To lead on risk assessment and management within the department.
* To maintain team working with other Band 7 Dietitians in the general day to day management of the department.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) provides a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire. It has roughly 530 beds across 33 wards and a variety of modern award‑winning centres. The QEH is committed to continuous quality improvement and supports learning and development for staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
* An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a comparable non‑UK qualification.
* Dietitian registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Completion of Supervisory skills course.
* Membership of any relevant BDA Specialist Interest Group.
Experience
* Extensive experience of working within NHS Paediatric Dietetics.
* Experience of managing own caseload including the management of complex cases and able to support others in effectively managing their caseload.
* Experience of supervising and facilitating a supportive role with students on clinical placements and supervision of staff members.
* Can give examples of quality initiatives to improve the delivery of patient care and own involvement in specific initiatives.
* Experience of looking after complex home enterally fed patients (including those with NG, NJ, PEG, PEG‑J, and low‑profile devices).
* Able to demonstrate a variety of dietetics experience including but not limited to: allergy, eating disorders, ASD, ARFID, Coeliac Disease.
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
* Ability to use behaviour change/motivational interviewing/advanced communication skills to support implementation of dietetic treatment plans.
* Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively with various groups of people including service users and health care professionals, both as individuals and in a group setting. Able to utilize a range of resources to enhance communication if required, e.g. use of an interpreter, visual aids.
* Able to work autonomously but also demonstrate a good understanding of teamwork and how this can be used to improve patient care.
* Can demonstrate confidence, leadership and self‑motivation.
* Uses analytical and problem‑solving skills to apply to own practice.
* Completion of Behaviour Change Course for Dietitians.
* Has evidence of being involved in use of change management skills.
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.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
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