Paediatric Home Enteral Feeding Dietitian
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £53,751.00 to £60,651.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, N2 8LT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9824-26-0013 |
Summary
To provide assessment regarding effective nutrition and hydration intake in children who have a feeding tube in situ. To support and advise parents/carers in maintaining effective nutritional and/or fluid intake for children who have a feeding tube in situ. To advise on the use of supplements and specialist feeds as required, liaising with the childs GP regarding prescription of these, for children who have a feeding tube in situ. To manage to enteral feeding home delivery service for enteral feeds, plastics and ancillaries. To work closely with the budget holder to manage enteral feeding service finances to ensure the cost effective use of home enteraltube feeds and equipment, in line with Trust quality and efficifency objectives. Liaise with manufacturers of nutritional products regarding supplements and specialist feeds used by the service. To develop enteral feeding regimens for non-orally fed children in collaboration with parents and other professionals. To provide training, education and development in relevant areas for parents and professionals as appropriate. To make appropriate and timely referrals to other professionals and liaise with other agencies as necessary to support effectiveplanning for children. To work jointly with other professionals within the paediatric HEFT team including senior speech and language therapist andadministrator. To work jointly with other professionals e.g. Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Paediatricians,Educational and support staff, Social Workers. Where possible to take part in the multidisciplinary meetings held at the Child Development Centre with the Community Paediatrician. To develop tailored best practice standards and protocols in the management of malnutrition and service delivery. To support the Clinical Lead in the planning, delivery and review of the strategic objectives of the Paediatric Dietetic service. Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities When submitting your application, you must clearly demonstrate that you are HCPC registered as a Dietitian and hold a relevant Dietetics degree. Applications that do not evidence these essential requirements will not be progressed