Paediatric Dietitian - Band 6
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682 to £46,580 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682 - £46580 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chippenham, SN15 2AJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0279-26-0377 |
Summary
As a Paediatric Dietitian, you will be part of our valued team in our BSW Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £38,682 to £46,580 FTE (Band 6 AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Essential Criteria Current HCPC registration as a Dietitian, with a degree in Dietetics, Human Nutrition, or an equivalent qualification. Membership of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) and its Paediatric Specialist Group. Strong specialist knowledge of paediatric nutrition and evidencebased dietetic practice across a range of conditions. Postregistration training in communication and behaviour change, with completed Safeguarding Children training. Experience working with paediatric patients in NHS settings, including paediatric home enteral feeding. Experience in project management, teaching, and supervising staff or students. Ability to translate complex dietetic information into clear, practical language for children, carers, and professionals. Knowledge of clinical governance, standard dietetic products for paediatrics, and safe, effective treatment planning. Strong communication skills for both 1:1 and group education, with a sensitive and supportive approach. Ability to work autonomously as a paediatric specialist, while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate training programmes, and to set up audits to monitor service quality. Flexible, innovative approach with strong organisational and problemsolving skills.