Band 6 Locum Paediatric Dietitian - Harrogate

Job Title: Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
Banding: Band 6
Location: Harrogate
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Hourly Rate: £25-26
Working Hours: Full-time or part-time hours considered (Thursday and Friday ideally required as working days)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to join a specialist paediatric dietetics service in Harrogate. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people with a range of complex nutritional needs, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will be required to attend the Harrogate site for at least part of the working week and will manage a varied paediatric caseload across both community and clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for paediatric patients.
• Manage children requiring enteral feeding and complex nutritional support.
• Assess and support patients presenting with failure to thrive and food allergies.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• HCPC registered Dietitian.
• Previous paediatric dietetics experience at Band 6 level or above.
• Experience managing enteral feeding, failure to thrive, and paediatric allergy caseloads.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamworking skills.
• Eating disorders inpatient experience desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload.

Why Choose Pulse?

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