Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian Acute Team lead

Job summary

Are you an experienced Paediatric Dietitian? Are you looking to further your career within a Team Lead position within an acute District General Hospital?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Dietitian to lead the Paediatric dietetic team at Yeovil District Hospital.

Our supportive team is experienced, highly regarded, integral members of the wider multidisciplinary paediatric teams, providing both inpatient and a county wide outpatient service.

You will need to be passionate about working with children and improving services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the service to this clinical area is equitable and progressive and also responsible for support and supervision of the team members working with them.

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you'll have varied post-graduate experience, covering a range of specialties (this would be normally be equivalent to 2 or more years' experience). This will include experience in working with patients requiring complex nutritional interventions. Advanced communication skills and strong MDT working experience are essential. Training and support will be available.

You need to be registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council and ideally have current NHS experience.

Ideally we are looking for a candidate who can work fulltime (37.5hours/week). We warmly welcome informal discussions prior to applying - please contact us: 07881845985

Main duties of the job

As a Paediatric Dietitian Team lead you will manage and support the paediatric dietetic team at Yeovil District Hospital as well as being an integral member of the wider paediatric team across the county of Somerset. You will have a designated caseload of paediatric patients at Yeovil District Hospital in addition to providing outpatient services which may be outside of the hospital site. The types of patients referred include 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 and we provide Paediatric outpatient clinics which are run as a mixture of face to face, video (Attend Anywhere) and telephone. We also provide ad hoc cover to consultant paediatrician clinics as required and are also part of some MDT clinics.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.