Locum Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian - Essex

Job Title: Specialist Paediatric Dietitian
Banding: Band 6
Location: Harlow, Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 9 months
Hourly Rate: £25-26
Working Hours: Full-time or part-time considered, with 2 days remote working available

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to join a busy paediatric dietetics service. This is an excellent opportunity to work across both outpatient clinics and inpatient ward settings, providing specialist nutritional support to children and young people with a range of clinical conditions. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred dietetic care while benefiting from a flexible working arrangement, including up to two days of remote working per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist dietetic assessment and treatment for paediatric patients in outpatient and ward settings.


• Manage a varied caseload, developing and implementing individualised nutrition care plans.


• Provide evidence-based nutritional advice to patients, families, and carers.


• 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 is essential.


• Experience managing outpatient and inpatient paediatric caseloads.


• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and organisational skills.


• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why Choose Pulse?

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