Developing Highly Specialist Paediatric Dietitian - Allergy

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian with an interest and experience in allergy to join our team of four Paediatric Dietitians and a Dietitian Assistant Practitioner. Your primary role will be within the multidisciplinary team of a large specialist allergy service, featuring nurse-led rapid access clinics and immunotherapy treatment. You will manage a busy outpatient allergy caseload and have the opportunity to develop skills in skin prick testing and complex case management. Additionally, you will deliver dietetic input to the shared care Cystic Fibrosis outpatient caseload and support the general inpatient paediatric dietetic service as needed. This role is based at Peterborough City Hospital and requires travel between sites for clinics, with the possibility of some remote working (minimum 3 days a week on site required). This post attracts a £1000 welcome payment and could be a Band-7 appointment dependent on competency and experience in allergy. Part time options could also be considered to a minimum of 22.5 hours per week., Our Nutrition and Dietetic Service is a diverse team of 28 staff across multiple hospital sites. The Paediatric Dietetic team is involved in training the wider medical, nursing, and dietetic teams, collaborating with the ICB on guidelines and pathways, and maintaining close links with regional networks and tertiary hospitals. We also support the training of students from the University of Hertfordshire and Dietetic apprenticeships.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.