Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
Job overview
We have the opportunity for someone to join our team part time for 3 days (22.5 hours) per week. The Paediatric Dietetic team at Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, experienced dietitian who is looking to develop their skills.These will be mainly covering general paediatric in and outpatients but there are also lots of opportunities to experience the many specialist areas we cover.
We are a friendly and supportive team of 25 highly regarded paediatric dietitians and dietetic assistants who are integral members of numerous MDTs. We provide both inpatient and outpatient services. The team input into many specialist areas including NICU, SCBU, PICU, Ketogenics, Gastroenterology, Obesity, Oncology, Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Allergy, HEF, Eating Disorders, HPN as well as general paediatric cover.In your role you will be supported and supervised by a Band 7 Paediatric Dietitian to learn general paediatrics as both in and out patients with the opportunity to also work alongside other dietitians within specialities.
As a team we are committed to training and development. We facilitate this through a variety of ways including regular CPD sessions, shadowing opportunities, tutorials, specialist areas skill passports, and clinical supervision. We also take an active role in student training alongside the wider dietetic department.
Main duties of the job
To act as part of the dietetic team and in conjunction with existing paediatric dietitians provide specialist dietetic services to the Addenbrooke’s Children’s Services and other external agencies and hospitals as appropriate.
To work within a multi professional framework and contribute to a first class service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit. To set and work toward individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners.Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.
The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 22nd April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 29th April 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- State registered dietitian
- Appropriate degree/diploma to post graduate level such as Diploma in Advanced Dietetic practice or equivalent level of knowledge or experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Training/further study
- BDA Paediatric Group Member
- Working towards Masters in Paediatric Practice
Experience
Essential criteria- Demonstrate good general experience
- Genuine interest in paediatrics
- Proven development work
- Experience of formal/informal teaching
- Paediatric Experience
- MDT work
- Student training experience
- Talks and Group work
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Up to date with current issues in dietetics including current paediatric topics
- Appreciates own limitations
Skills
Essential criteria- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Works well in a team and demonstrates potential to work on own initiative
- Time management skills, organised and able to manage a busy workload
- Be prepared to deal with sensitive issues
- Be able to concentrate through occasionally distressing and emotional interviews
- Able to convey complex ideas in easily understood language.
- Be able to function in clinical situations with many people present.
- Computer literate, knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the HCPC standards
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.