Community Paediatric Dietitian

Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? Do you enjoy working closely with parents, GPs, and other healthcare professionals to make a real difference in your community? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

At Sutton Health and Care , we're on a mission to deliver seamless, high-quality care right at the heart of the community. We're looking for a dedicated Children's Community Dietitian to join our friendly team at Green Wrythe Clinic .

What makes this role special

• You'll be part of a small, supportive team of 3 dietitians.
• You'll work closely with our Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists - all based in the same building, so collaboration really is part of daily life.
• All your clinics are run from Green Wrythe Clinic (no endless travelling around Sutton).
• Free on-site parking and just a short walk from St Helier Hospital.
• You'll have the option of flexible hours (8 to 4, 9 to 5 or something that works for you and the service).
• Training opportunities at Epsom and St Helier , so you can keep your skills sharp.

Main duties of the job
A typical week might include...

• Providing dietetic assessment, advice and monitoring for infants with suspected cow's milk allergy and general paediatrics.
• Supporting GPs and community teams with expert dietetic advice and ensuring cost-effective prescribing of hypoallergenic milk formulae and supplements.
• Guiding and supporting families, carers and healthcare professionals across both community and acute settings.
• Running GP audits and delivering training to GPs, pharmacists, health visitors and other healthcare professionals.

About us
Why join us?
This role gives you the autonomy to manage your own caseload, backed up by the support of a close-knit team. You'll be part of an integrated care model that really does put patients at the centre. We'll support you with:

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities (including ARFID).
• A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
• NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

About you
We're looking for someone who:

• Is HCPC-registered with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Has experience in paediatric nutrition (bonus points if you've worked with infants and families in a community setting).
• Brings excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach.
• Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team.

If you're excited about using your dietetic skills to improve the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today - or if you'd like to find out more, meet the team, or arrange an informal visit, please get in touch.

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Qualifications and experience
Essential

• Degree in Dietetics/Post graduate qualifications
• Experience in Paediatrics dietetics
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• BDA member
• Member of BDA paeds group

Experience
Essential

• Significant years of post qualification experience with appropriate experience in paediatric dietetics or community dietetics
• Understanding of the importance of effective multidisciplinary working

Desirable

• Experience of audit and research
• Experience in training others

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic IT Skills: word, email, internet

Desirable

• Knowledge of basic audit and quality tools
• Understanding of enteral feeding in children

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Ability to deliver presentations and training as required

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.