Paediatric Dietitian
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £22.48 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £22.48 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, CM20 1QX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M0042-87848 |
Summary
To develop and maintain advanced clinical knowledge and practice, ensuring dietetic interventions are evidence-based and in line with Trust and BDA guidelines. You will actively keep up to date with advances in paediatric nutrition and contribute to professional clinical groups, CPD activities, and reflective practice. To evaluate and improve the quality of your dietetic practice, using audits, service reviews, and research to enhance patient care. You will analyse outcomes, implement improvements, and ensure that all interventions meet national and local standards. To maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation in line with legal, regulatory, and departmental requirements. You will manage confidential patient information responsibly, communicate findings to colleagues, and ensure data integrity in all systems used for patient records or service audits. To provide specialist education, training, and mentorship to colleagues, lower-grade staff, and dietetic students. You will contribute to developing training materials, support professional growth of the team, and guide others in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. To contribute to the development and review of departmental policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines, ensuring they are up-to-date, evidence-based, and aligned with Trust priorities. You will collaborate with other health professionals for their implementation and continuous improvement. To act autonomously and manage professional accountability for all aspects of your work. You will oversee clinical risk management within your responsibilities, organise work efficiently, and ensure safe, high-quality patient care across your caseload.