University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

We have a great opportunity for an HCPC registered dietitian to join our award winning paediatric dietetic team (approximately 25 dietitians) at Southampton Children's Hospital as a band 6 paediatric dietitian.

This is a full time 12 month fixed term position. We may also have further additional hours available. The successful candidate will be given opportunities to develop skills in general paediatrics and particular specialist areas, (to be determined upon appointment) working with inpatients and outpatients. 

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. 

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

You will:

*Work within Southampton Children's Hospital as part of the Paediatric Dietetic Team to provide general dietetic and specialist  inpatient & outpatient services
*Attend appropriate ward rounds/multidisciplinary meetings/case conferences in order to provide expert advice to multidisciplinary teams regarding provision of appropriate nutritional advice for patients and carers
*Independently assess patients’ nutritional status, calculating nutritional requirements based on the interpretation of diet history, biochemistry, anthropometry, clinical condition and other physical parameters 
*Make clinical judgements and decisions based on individual nutritional assessment and select and evaluate appropriate nutritional treatment plans including recommending appropriate nutritional products
*Participate in relevant projects/audits/service evaluation/research to ensure delivery of best practice and effective service provision
*Achieve speciality specific competencies and undertake defined projects as agreed with your line manager

Experience and skills required:
*You must be an HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
*Experience of paediatric dietetics is an advantage but not essential. We are looking for someone with a keen desire to work in paediatrics and a can do attitude.
*You must have  the ability to cope with unpredictable events and varying workload pressures and be able to plan and prioritise your workload within agreed boundaries