Band 6 Community Paediatric Primary Care Dietitian

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian to join the well-established Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service (LNDS) on a full or part time fixed term contract for 12 months. The post holder will manage a caseload of paediatric patients receiving enteral nutrition in the community, including at home and schools as well as either CAMHS ED or general paediatrics (depending on experience).

This friendly, forward thinking and supportive team consists of Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, Dietetic Support Workers and administrative staff. The HENS team is involved in pre-discharge training and preparation, post-discharge monitoring, coordination of supplies of feed and equipment, maintenance of enteral feeding tubes, and provision of a trouble-shooting service for families and professionals.

We have close working relationships with the wide network of healthcare, social care and education professionals involved with our patients, such as Leicestershire's Diana Nurses and acute trust services.

Job Description Summary

Experience in clinical paediatrics, CAMHS ED, or home enteral feeding is preferred, but applicants with a strong interest in paediatric specialities will be supported through training or a development role. Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach are essential for working effectively with patients, carers, and professionals.

The service offers a paediatric CPD forum and close links with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Dietitians, providing broad development opportunities. There is growing involvement in research, audit, and support for student dietitians on A, B, and C placements.

The post is based at the Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service Headquarters near the M1/M69 junction. A full driving licence and access to a car during working hours are required.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.