About this role
Job summary
Band 7 - Highly Specialist Paediatric Dietitian - Metabolic MedicinePermanent (1 WTE - 37.5 hours) Interview date: early July 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full time Band 7 metabolic dietitian post, within the dietetic and metabolic medicine team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust.
Our centre is the largest paediatric metabolic medicine service in theUK and is the main provider for London (North of the Thames) and the surrounding counties. We also provide a national and international service. Our aim is to deliver efficient, high quality, multi-disciplinary care to children with complex metabolic disorders.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of 8 highly specialised metabolic dietitians who provide a clinical service to metabolic in and outpatients across the paediatric age range 0-16 years. We are looking for a dynamic dietitian with either metabolic dietetic experience or substantial general paediatric experience who wants to further develop their skills within the highly rewarding area of metabolic medicine.
If you would like further information please contact Marjorie Dixon and Rachel Skeath,Clinical Lead Dietitians for metabolic dietetics [email protected] or [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Youwill have the opportunity to work as part of a team of 6 highly specialised Metabolic Dietitians who provide a clinical service to metabolic in and outpatients across the paediatric age range 0-16 years.
We are looking for a dynamic Dietitian with dietetic experience in paediatric metabolic medicine who wants to further develop their skills within the highly rewarding area of research and metabolic medicine.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential
Our Always values oKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives oUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace oDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent post-graduate qualification Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
Post graduate qualification such as MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics - modules or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge/Working hours Essential
Post-registration experience working in general dietetics Significant experience of working in paediatric dietetics at band 6/7 level Knowledge of metabolic dietetics or a specialist area of dietetics Ability to provide weekend on-call service Ability to work until 18.00 most evenings
Skills/Abilities Essential
Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills Excellent computer literacy and the ability to use different programmes eg: Word, excel Good time management Ability to work as part of a team and MDT Ability to adapt to new ways of working which are beneficial to the service Experience in research/audit /teaching
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)