Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Hackney E8 2FP
About this role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our team as Clinical Lead for Paediatric Dietetics at Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across a well-established paediatric dietetic service spanning acute, outpatient and community settings. The post holder will play a key role in maintaining and developing services, driving quality improvement, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred nutritional care.
A central component of the role is providing specialist clinical leadership in neonatal nutrition, supporting care across neonatal intensive care, transitional care and post-discharge pathways. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking leader with advanced clinical expertise in paediatrics and neonates, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to service development, education and staff support.
The position is offered on a fixed-term basis.
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.
The post holder will be responsible for the operational day to day running of the service as well holding a strategic outlook on service development and growth. The post holder will act as a source of expertise and specialist advice for others. The clinical lead will supervise, lead and manage a small team of dietitians and students to ensure ongoing development and growth.
Strong partnership working with the wider MDT and positive collaboration will be required to ensure ongoing service development. The post holder will report to the Head of Therapies for Children and Young People and work closely in partnership to integrate paediatric dietetics into therapies and the wider division.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Tuesday 26 May 2026
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