Highly Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated paediatric dietitian to join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as a Highly Specialist Paediatric Dietitian.

This fixed-term Band 7 post will provide specialist dietetic support across the Metabolic Dietetic Service and paediatric dietetic services at North Manchester General Hospital. The post has been created to maintain specialist clinical capacity while substantive team members undertake externally funded academic and research opportunities.

The successful candidate will manage a complex paediatric caseload across inpatient, outpatient and community pathways, providing highly specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing management for children and young people with a wide range of nutritional and medical conditions. Working as an autonomous practitioner and key member of multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will provide expert dietetic advice, contribute to service development, education, audit and quality improvement activities, and support the delivery of safe, effective and equitable care across multiple hospital sites.

This role would suit an experienced paediatric dietitian looking to further develop specialist clinical practice, leadership skills and involvement in service innovation within one of the UK's largest children's dietetic services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide highly specialist dietetic assessment, treatment and monitoring for infants, children and young people with complex nutritional and medical needs.
• Manage a complex caseload across the Metabolic Dietetic Service and North Manchester paediatric services, working independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Interpret complex clinical, biochemical, anthropometric and dietary information to make advanced clinical decisions and manage nutritional risk.
• Contribute to specialist metabolic dietetic care, including therapeutic diets, specialist feeds, supplements and emergency dietary management plans.
• Participate in specialist clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, ward rounds, safeguarding discussions and discharge planning meetings.
• Provide expert dietetic advice to medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues, as well as children, young people and their families.
• Support and supervise junior staff, support workers, apprentices and dietetic students, contributing to education, training and workforce development.
• Lead and contribute to audit, quality improvement, service evaluation and research activity to support evidence-based practice and service development.
• Develop and review clinical guidelines, patient resources, care pathways and standard operating procedures.
• Work flexibly across Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, the Willink Metabolic Unit and North Manchester General Hospital to support service delivery and patient need.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Job share

Reference number

349-CSS-8328183-RL3

Job locations

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSC in Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Leadership training

Desirable

• Post grad training in paediatric dietetics
• Post grad training in Inherited Metabolic disease

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration dietetic experience
• Advanced knowledge of paediatric nutrition, nutritional assessment, growth, feeding, enteral nutrition and micronutrient requirements
• Experience in inherited metabolic disorders or another highly specialised paediatric service
• Knowledge of inherited metabolic disorders, protein-restricted diets, protein substitutes, emergency regimens and metabolic monitoring
• Autonomous management of infants, children or young people with complex nutritional and medical needs.
• Experience across inpatient and outpatient pathways and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of enteral nutrition, therapeutic diets, growth assessment and interpretation of clinical and biochemical information.
• Evidence of managing clinical risk and prioritising a complex caseload
• Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in a district general hospital, cross-site or lone-working model
• Evidence of participation in research and audit
• Attended a clinical educator's course

Clinical skills

Essential

• Ability to formulate, deliver and evaluate complex individualised nutrition care plans autonomously.
• Ability to interpret clinical, biochemical, anthropometric, dietary and social information.
• Ability to recognise deterioration or risk, act promptly and escalate appropriately.
• Ability to produce clear clinical records, reports, emergency plans and patient information.
• Competence in relevant digital clinical systems and office applications.
• Highly developed written, verbal, listening, counselling and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to children, young people and families and adapt for barriers to communication.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring staff or learners
• Ability to provide senior clinical support and contribute to workload allocation and prioritisation

Desirable

• Experience analysing activity or outcome data
• Line management or appraisal experience

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSC in Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Leadership training

Desirable

• Post grad training in paediatric dietetics
• Post grad training in Inherited Metabolic disease

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration dietetic experience
• Advanced knowledge of paediatric nutrition, nutritional assessment, growth, feeding, enteral nutrition and micronutrient requirements
• Experience in inherited metabolic disorders or another highly specialised paediatric service
• Knowledge of inherited metabolic disorders, protein-restricted diets, protein substitutes, emergency regimens and metabolic monitoring
• Autonomous management of infants, children or young people with complex nutritional and medical needs.
• Experience across inpatient and outpatient pathways and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of enteral nutrition, therapeutic diets, growth assessment and interpretation of clinical and biochemical information.
• Evidence of managing clinical risk and prioritising a complex caseload
• Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in a district general hospital, cross-site or lone-working model
• Evidence of participation in research and audit
• Attended a clinical educator's course

Clinical skills

Essential

• Ability to formulate, deliver and evaluate complex individualised nutrition care plans autonomously.
• Ability to interpret clinical, biochemical, anthropometric, dietary and social information.
• Ability to recognise deterioration or risk, act promptly and escalate appropriately.
• Ability to produce clear clinical records, reports, emergency plans and patient information.
• Competence in relevant digital clinical systems and office applications.
• Highly developed written, verbal, listening, counselling and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to children, young people and families and adapt for barriers to communication.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring staff or learners
• Ability to provide senior clinical support and contribute to workload allocation and prioritisation

Desirable

• Experience analysing activity or outcome data
• Line management or appraisal experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Education and qualifications

Essential

• BSc or MSC in Dietetics
• HCPC registration
• Leadership training

Desirable

• Post grad training in paediatric dietetics
• Post grad training in Inherited Metabolic disease

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration dietetic experience
• Advanced knowledge of paediatric nutrition, nutritional assessment, growth, feeding, enteral nutrition and micronutrient requirements
• Experience in inherited metabolic disorders or another highly specialised paediatric service
• Knowledge of inherited metabolic disorders, protein-restricted diets, protein substitutes, emergency regimens and metabolic monitoring
• Autonomous management of infants, children or young people with complex nutritional and medical needs.
• Experience across inpatient and outpatient pathways and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of enteral nutrition, therapeutic diets, growth assessment and interpretation of clinical and biochemical information.
• Evidence of managing clinical risk and prioritising a complex caseload
• Knowledge of safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and clinical governance

Desirable

• Experience in a district general hospital, cross-site or lone-working model
• Evidence of participation in research and audit
• Attended a clinical educator's course

Clinical skills

Essential

• Ability to formulate, deliver and evaluate complex individualised nutrition care plans autonomously.
• Ability to interpret clinical, biochemical, anthropometric, dietary and social information.
• Ability to recognise deterioration or risk, act promptly and escalate appropriately.
• Ability to produce clear clinical records, reports, emergency plans and patient information.
• Competence in relevant digital clinical systems and office applications.
• Highly developed written, verbal, listening, counselling and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information to children, young people and families and adapt for barriers to communication.
• Experience supporting, supervising or mentoring staff or learners
• Ability to provide senior clinical support and contribute to workload allocation and prioritisation

Desirable

• Experience analysing activity or outcome data
• Line management or appraisal experience