Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our paediatric dietetic team for 1 year fixed term. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic registered dietitian with excellent communication and team working skills. You will join our small, but friendly team. The post holder will be responsible for an outpatient caseload of paediatric patients covering patients with faltering growth, allergy, obesity and complex feeding issues. Support and training will be provided. There will also be opportunities to support the development of the Allergy out patient service.You will be an integral member of the wider paediatric team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, joining a friendly and supportive team. There are excellent working relationships with the supportive paediatric consultants and the paediatric MDT. Main duties of the job To provide a specialist clinical dietetic service to a caseload of paediatric outpatients at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 418-DTO2486-KA Job locations Luton & Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more detailed information about the Job Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more detailed information about the Job Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree in Dietetics oCurrent HCPC registration as a registered dietitian Desirable oPost registration paediatric training/ paediatric modules. Experience Essential oProven experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team oExperience of working as a paediatric dietitian oExperience of outpatient paediatric dietetics Desirable oCurrent or previous NHS experience Knowledge Essential oSound clinical knowledge in paediatric dietetics oSound knowledge of current issues relating to a wide and diverse range of paediatric dietetics Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree in Dietetics oCurrent HCPC registration as a registered dietitian Desirable oPost registration paediatric training/ paediatric modules. Experience Essential oProven experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team oExperience of working as a paediatric dietitian oExperience of outpatient paediatric dietetics Desirable oCurrent or previous NHS experience Knowledge Essential oSound clinical knowledge in paediatric dietetics oSound knowledge of current issues relating to a wide and diverse range of paediatric dietetics 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)