Paediatric Dietitian

Fixed Term: 12 months | 26.25 hrs per week to cover maternity leave | Internal, Reporting into the senior team members and the Dietetic Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage a caseload of inpatients, outpatients, and telephone consultations, providing dietetic advice and developing personalised care plans.
• Assess nutritional needs, prescribe treatment, and collaborate with MDTs to adjust care plans.
• Maintain accurate records, support safe patient discharge, and collaborate with relevant agencies and catering services.
• Deliver high-quality education to healthcare professionals, adapting teaching methods and resources to meet diverse learning needs, including communication and psychological challenges.
• Participate in clinical audits, review new research, and contribute to the development of evidence-based dietetic procedures.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information, using counselling skills to build rapport and adapt methods to ensure understanding across diverse needs.
  
  We're looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate dietitian to join our team, giving an opportunity gain experience in paediatrics within a nationally renowned children's hospital.
Previous experience in paediatric dietetics is essential however support and training will be provided. You'll join our team, working across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Your work will be based on evidence and best practice guidelines, and you'll develop your skills in this rewarding and dynamic field. You'll also participate in the Sheffield dietetic student training programme, supporting student dietitians on placements. If you're committed to working with children and their families, and this role sounds right for you, we welcome your application to become part of our team!

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health. We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.