Job summary
Bank Band 6 Children's Community Dietitian
Band 6 - £45,953 - £54,254 Inclusive of HCAS pa pro rata
Bank - ad hoc hours dependent on the needs of the team
An exciting opportunity has arisen across our Bromley Children's Dietetic team for a bank band 6 Children's community Dietitian. The role is predominately to manage a complex clinical caseload within the Children's Dietetic Service, primarily in a clinic setting, and including patients with allergies, faltering growth and obesity.
Proposed interview date 16th November 2026
Main duties of the job
Would you like to work for an organisation that is progressive, innovative and provides quality care for families in Bromley? To find out what it's like to work for Bromley Healthcare please view our videos on YouTube, search for Bromley healthcare and you will get a flavour of Bromley healthcare.
We are currently looking for a Community Dietitian to join our dynamic and friendly team. The department has dietetic teams across Bromley, Bexley and Lewisham, in adults and children's specialties. We, therefore, have a good opportunity for shared learning, clinical supervision, and support from the wider dietetic department.
The Children's Community Dietetic team provides a wide range of education and training for health professionals and staff from other agencies. They also work to promote health and nutrition to children and their families throughout the Borough of Bromley.
As part of the Community Dietetic Service, each Children's Community Dietitian contributes to service development, evidence-based policy, guidelines and procedure development in specialist areas; and undertakes research and audit projects.
Each member of the Children's Community Dietetic team works closely with other health professionals, and professionals from other agencies in the borough, in assessing, treating and protecting children in their care.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Car driver is essential for this role, though the role will be a mix of on-site, remote and patient visit types of working. For more information please see attached Job Description and Personal Statement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Post- graduate training /short courses or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
- Member of BDA or other professional specialist interest group in area of specialism
Professional Registration
Essential
- HCPC Registration as a Dietitian
Training
Essential
- In-depth knowledge demonstrated by evidence of Continuing Professional Development and experiential learning
Desirable
- Post-registration course for clinical supervisory skills, training of student dietitians (or equivalent) and/ or 6 months experience of supervising students.
Specific skills
Essential
- Highly specialist level of knowledge of current specialist areas of clinical practice.
- Use of a car for work
Desirable
- Supervision skills
- Clinically competent to give specialist advice, treatment and dietary counselling to children and their carers with diverse healthcare needs across the community.
IT
Essential
- Competent in use of IT including use of electronic patient records
- Microsoft Word and Power point, Internet and e-mail
Desirable
- Experience of using EMIS
Personnal qualities
Essential
- Good Interpersonal Skills
Desirable
- Committed to hitting targets
- Knowledge of our Business
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying out clinical audits
Desirable
- experience of working in community setting
- experience of home enteral feeding
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address
Beckenham Beacon
379 Croydon Road
Beckenham
BR3 3QL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Band 6 Children's Community Dietitian - Bank in Beckenham employer: Bromley Healthcare CIC
Bromley Healthcare CIC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With a focus on community impact, our team enjoys flexible working hours, competitive NHS pay, and the opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team in the vibrant areas of Bexley, Greenwich, and Bromley, making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable patients.
