East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Dietitian

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

Are you a dietitian with a keen interest in Paediatric Dietetics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dietitian to join our friendly dietetic team.

We are responsible for providing a service to children and their carers across East Suffolk, both in acute and community settings.

You will be based in Ipswich Hospital and form part of a team delivering paediatric dietetic care in both acute and community settings.

As a valued member of the paediatric MDT you will have the opportunity to develop your skills covering the paediatric ward and outpatient clinics.

You will be working closely with the Paediatric Dietetic Assistant Practitioners who are an integral part of the team.

We have recently been successful in securing additional funding for Neonatal nutrition.

Main duties of the job

To manage a caseload of patients including those with complex needs in a range of settings using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan and evaluate specialised dietetic interventions.

To undertake nutritional assessments within paediatrics, taking into consideration biochemistry, anthropometrics, growth, clinical condition and dietary intake.

To work with patients and carers to identify nutrition related goals as part of an overall care plan.

To plan, implement and evaluate interventions in partnership with patients and carers using a range of treatment techniques to meet individual's nutritional requirements.

To participate in patient care meetings to ensure that dietetic outcomes influence any decision regarding overall care plan.

To provide support, education and advice to patients and carers regarding aspects of diet therapy e.g. dietary modification, food fortification, nutritional supplementation, enteral nutrition.

About us

One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Find out about living and working with us -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR1242-25

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or equivalent
Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

Member of British Dietetic Association
Member of the BDA Paediatric specialist group
Leadership qualifications e.g. LEO and Supervisory Skills
Evidence of other post registration education and training e.g. BDA paediatric MSc Modules 1-5
Training in Safeguarding Children
Full UK Driving licence

Experience

Essential

Portfolio of evidence of CPD
Significant Post-Registration experience in a range of clinical areas.
Experience of working within Paediatric Dietetics
Experience of working with enteral nutrition
Experience of delivering nutrition education and training to public and health care professionals

Knowledge

Essential

Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of dietetics
Knowledge and understanding of BDA professional standards
Awareness of current issues in: Nutrition and Dietetics, The NHS and Department of Health, & The Health and social agenda
Understanding of and contribution to clinical governance issues e.g. health and safety, risk
Ability to analyse complex professional, clinical and ethical issues and apply in practice
Ability to lead student training within speciality
Ability to incorporate relevant legislation in Nutrition and Dietetics
Demonstrate leadership qualities with student dietitians, dietitians and support staff

Desirable

Clinical supervisory skills
Completed audit and research projects and have applied in practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or equivalent
Registration with Health Professions Council

Desirable

Member of British Dietetic Association
Member of the BDA Paediatric specialist group
Leadership qualifications e.g. LEO and Supervisory Skills
Evidence of other post registration education and training e.g. BDA paediatric MSc Modules 1-5
Training in Safeguarding Children
Full UK Driving licence

Experience

Essential

Portfolio of evidence of CPD
Significant Post-Registration experience in a range of clinical areas.
Experience of working within Paediatric Dietetics
Experience of working with enteral nutrition
Experience of delivering nutrition education and training to public and health care professionals

Knowledge

Essential

Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of dietetics
Knowledge and understanding of BDA professional standards
Awareness of current issues in: Nutrition and Dietetics, The NHS and Department of Health, & The Health and social agenda
Understanding of and contribution to clinical governance issues e.g. health and safety, risk
Ability to analyse complex professional, clinical and ethical issues and apply in practice
Ability to lead student training within speciality
Ability to incorporate relevant legislation in Nutrition and Dietetics
Demonstrate leadership qualities with student dietitians, dietitians and support staff

Desirable

Clinical supervisory skills
Completed audit and research projects and have applied in practice

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.

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

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)