Advanced Paediatric Dietitian

Advanced Paediatric Dietitian - Secondment B7 Post

Closing date: 5 May 2026. Secondment from August 2026 for up to one year, covering maternity leave.

Role Overview

Join the Paediatric Dietetic team at Cambridge University National Hospital Trust. The role is split between paediatric gastroenterology (3 days/week) and neonatal intensive care unit (2 days/week). The post supports the Paediatric Gastroenterology multidisciplinary team and tertiary level Neonatal ICU alongside Band 7 dietitian.

Main Duties

• Provide tertiary gastroenterology care: intestinal failure, home parenteral nutrition, IBD, coeliac disease, eating disorders.
• Support neonatal ICU with nutrition for critically unwell infants, parenteral and enteral feeding.
• Service development, education, CPD, audit and research leading to service review.
• Supervise junior staff, student training and specialist skill development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree/Master's in Advanced Dietetic Practice or Paediatric Dietetic Practice.
• Recognised training in paediatric gastroenterology and neonatal dietetics.
• Strong CPD portfolio demonstrating paediatric and specialist clinical training.
• Significant experience in paediatric dietetics, including gastroenterology and neonatal areas.
• Ability to work independently at Band 7 level.
• Experience with audit, research, education sessions and critical care settings.

Knowledge & Skills

• Current knowledge of paediatric and neonatal nutrition practices.
• Good clinical practice and ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Time management, organisation and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Calm under pressure and able to convey complex ideas clearly.

EEO Statement

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all positions regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, civil partnership status, or socioeconomic background.

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 per year, pro rata.