Paediatric Rotational Dietitian

Due to internal promotion,we have an exciting opportunity for a paediatric dietitian to join our dynamic,forward thinking, friendly paediatric dietetic team (approximately 25 dietitians) at Southampton Children’s Hospital as a band 6 rotational paediatric dietitian.
Previous experience in paediatrics would be a bonus but is not essential. If you have  appropriate transferable clinical skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage a busy, complex caseload, working in a fast-paced acute setting then this role may be for you. If you would like to build your paediatric experience in a busy, acute children’s hospital; we would welcome your application.

The  paediatric team is part of the University Hospital Southampton NHSFT Dietetics and Speech and LanguageTherapy department, (approximately 130 staff ),with clinical experts working across the range of specialties, providing both acute and community services in adults and paediatrics.

Working for our organisation
What we can offer you

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We are a large, diverse team of paediatric dietitians and there are excellent opportunities for CPD and career development. We hold twice-monthly team CPD sessions and also have access to the paediatric grand round education events.