Job summary Would you like the opportunity to develop your community paediatric skills as part of a small but friendly department? We are looking for a professional, confident, enthusiastic, team player who is passionate about working in paediatrics to join our team. This role involves seeing children and their families in community clinics, offering a mixture of face to face, video, telephone and email support to patients, GPs and other community health professionals, including the 0-19 Family Wellbeing Team. The Children's Community Dietetic Team is responsible for providing expert advice and support for children with food allergy, faltering growth, feeding difficulties, restricted eating including children with autistic spectrum disorder, micronutrient deficiencies, as well gastro issues such as, constipation, IBS and annual reviews for coeliac disease. As well as providing dietary advice for a large range of nutritional needs, you will be expected to contribute to resources, audit and service development, as well as training for other health care professionals as necessary. Main duties of the job As a key member of the Community Dietetic Team, you will: Work closely with the Paediatric Lead Dietitian to develop and enhance paediatric dietetic services in West Essex Manage your own clinical caseload, providing specialist dietary advice to children and families Use your clinical expertise and judgement to assess and support children with complex nutritional need Receive clinical supervision from the Band 7 Community Paediatric Dietitian Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities About us About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number HCRGCG/TP/24475/13897 Job locations HCRG Care Group Harlow Essex CM17 9TG Job description Job responsibilities The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Paediatric Dietitian who is eager to grow within a community setting. The ideal candidate will have: HCPC registration Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (including at least 6 months in paediatrics ) Strong clinical competence in paediatric dietetics, including assessment, treatment, and counselling Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with children, families, and healthcare teams A flexible, organised approach, with the ability to manage workload under pressure IT proficiency to support digital service delivery and documentation Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification. Package Description As a Community Paediatric Dietitian we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Competitive Pay & Pension : Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices. Exclusive Rewards : Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support : Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more. Flexible Pay Options : Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts. Learning & Development : Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow. Recognition & Involvement : Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team Job description Job responsibilities The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Paediatric Dietitian who is eager to grow within a community setting. The ideal candidate will have: HCPC registration Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent) Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (including at least 6 months in paediatrics ) Strong clinical competence in paediatric dietetics, including assessment, treatment, and counselling Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with children, families, and healthcare teams A flexible, organised approach, with the ability to manage workload under pressure IT proficiency to support digital service delivery and documentation Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification. Package Description As a Community Paediatric Dietitian we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Competitive Pay & Pension : Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices. Exclusive Rewards : Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support : Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more. Flexible Pay Options : Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts. Learning & Development : Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow. Recognition & Involvement : Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site 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. Employer details Employer name HCRG Care Group Address HCRG Care Group Harlow Essex CM17 9TG Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)