Paediatric Dietitian Jobs UK With Sponsorship | Apply Now

Location
Bedfordshire, Luton, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
29,970 – 44,962 / Year

About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
They’re a busy, friendly NHS Trust committed to patient-centred care and professional growth. With services spanning across Luton and Bedford, their focus is on delivering high-quality healthcare while supporting their team’s wellbeing. From modern facilities to collaborative teams, they aim to make every staff member feel seen, valued, and empowered to grow. Sound like your kind of place?

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive work environment – Regular CPD sessions and mentoring from senior dietitians
• Clear progression path – Band 5 to Band 6 transition with competency-based promotion
• Specialist clinic access – Allergy, Cystic Fibrosis, Coeliac, and more
• NHS benefits – Pension scheme, generous annual leave, and staff wellbeing support
• Hands-on learning – Full training with exposure to both inpatient and outpatient services

Requirements

• HCPC registered Dietitian with a recognised Dietetics degree
• Great communicator who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Time management pro who’s confident managing their own caseload
• Team player who’s open to supervision and mentoring others
• Eager learner with some experience across dietetics or NHS practice
• Bonus points if they’ve worked in paediatrics, or hold membership with the British Dietetic Association

Salary Details

Starting from £29,970 and rising to £44,962 based on experience, skills, and internal progression.

About the Role

This full-time Paediatric Dietitian position offers a brilliant opportunity to gain specialist experience across a wide range of clinical areas. The successful candidate will support dietetic care for children in Luton’s Paediatric wards and outpatient clinics, working closely with another Band 6 Dietitian and senior staff. After training, they’ll take charge of a weekly outpatient clinic and contribute to multidisciplinary allergy clinics. In time, they’ll also support patients with Cystic Fibrosis, Coeliac disease, and IBD, alongside experienced clinicians.

The role isn’t just clinical. There’s also room for creativity—helping develop new resources, contributing to audits, and even leading service improvement projects. It’s a great fit for someone who thrives in a supportive team, values career growth, and wants to make a real difference in families’ lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver dietetic care to children in wards and outpatient clinics
• Participate in specialist allergy and gastro clinics with senior staff
• Plan and run a weekly paediatric outpatient clinic after training
• Help develop resources, conduct audits, and support service innovation
• Take part in monthly CPD and learning sessions with the paediatric team
• Build collaborative relationships with paediatricians and nurses

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity. Everyone deserves a fair shot—this role’s no exception.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Bedfordshire
• Contact: Via NHS Jobs platform

Reference Number
418-CORP6409-AJ

How To Apply
This one’s open until 27 April 2025. If it sounds like a match, don’t wait around—Apply Now and take the next step in your NHS career.