Job summary Are you interested in Paediatrics? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Dietitian to join our progressive and friendly team for a 12 month fixed term contract. Our supportive team is experienced, highly regarded, integral members of the wider multidisciplinary paediatric teams, providing both inpatient and outpatient services. You will need to be passionate about working with children. This would be an excellent role for a Dietitian who already has some experience in Paediatrics and wishes to expand their skills. Alternatively, this could be an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian, with good transferable skills, who wishes to develop their experience in Paediatrics. We are looking for a candidate to work on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). We warmly welcome informal discussions prior to applying - please contact us: 01935 384250. Main duties of the job As a Paediatric Dietitian you will assist the existing team in providing a quality dietetic service to patients with Anorexia Nervosa who have been admitted for medical stabilisation and re-feeding. Principally the post holder will work within Paediatrics providing a service to patients admitted for re-feeding, help prevent possible admission through Outpatient work and facilitate training to ward staff. You will also provide an outpatient paediatric dietetic service for paediatric patients with a wide range of clinical conditions. inpatient cover to the paediatric wards and offer outpatient services to infants and children at Yeovil District Hospital for faltering growth, eating disorders, diabetes, food allergies, preterm infants and restrictive diets. We are also an integral part of MDTs within the Organisation. At Yeovil District Hospital we have a 23 bed inpatient ward, a 8 cot Special Care baby unit (SCBU) and we provide Paediatric outpatient clinics which are run as a mixture of face to face, video (Attend Anywhere) and telephone. About us Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-1473 Job locations Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for further information about the role and the personal requirements and specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered dietitian Desirable Paediatric Course Experience Essential Varied registration experience in clinical dietetics Acute hospital experience Desirable Paediatric experience Experience of STAMP Additional Criteria Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team Able to plan and prioritise Good time management skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential HCPC registered dietitian Desirable Paediatric Course Experience Essential Varied registration experience in clinical dietetics Acute hospital experience Desirable Paediatric experience Experience of STAMP Additional Criteria Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a team Able to plan and prioritise Good time management skills 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)