Barts Health NHS Trust
Lead Neonatal Dietitian
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Lead Neonatal Dietitian
Lead Dietitian for Neonates (Maternity Leave Cover) – Band 8a
About the Role
Join our state-of-the-art team in Barts Health NHS Trust—England’s largest NHS acute trust and home to one of London’s busiest Paediatric Services. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Band 7 or Band 8a dietitian specialising in neonates who seeks to develop leadership and management skills while taking on a Team Lead role during a maternity leave cover.
As our Lead Dietitian for Neonates, you’ll provide expert clinical leadership, support service development, and enhance working practices across our well-established neonatology service.
Responsibilities
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Provide day-to-day line management for three Band 7 Neonatal Dietitians across:
- The Royal London Hospital
- Whipps Cross University Hospital
- Newham University Hospital
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Oversee and lead the development, review, and updating of neonatal nutrition guidelines and policies.
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Collaborate with other Band 8a neonatology leads as part of a supportive, collaborative leadership team.
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Lead clinical services with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring:
- Expert consultation for enteral and parenteral nutrition clients.
- Standardisation of clinical nutrition guidance across sites.
- Consistency in patient care through evidence-based practice.
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Drive service improvement and innovation, supporting:
- Quality care enhancement projects in alignment with the Clinical Service Lead and Lead Paediatric Dietitian.
- Strategic service development to meet evolving needs.
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Take a leading role in:
- Expert-led counselling and clinical interventions.
- Training and education (for both therapy and clinical staff).
- Research engagement to promote evidence-based practice.
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Ensure cross-boundary service development projects meet national standards suitable for:
- Discipline-specific presentations.
- Peer-reviewed conferences.
Requirements
- **Qualified Band 7 or Band 8a dietitian with specialist neonatal experience.
- Strong leadership and management capabilities (ideal for gaining Team Lead experience).
- Expertise in enteral and parenteral nutrition guidelines.
- Commitment to continuous service improvement and confidence in clinical autonomy.
- Willingness to present at conferences and contribute to research initiatives.
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About Barts Health NHS Trust
We are East London’s leading NHS provider, delivering outstanding care to a diverse, multicultural population across affluent and socially-deprived communities.
Our vision is to be:
- A high-performing trust, renowned for excellence and innovation.
- A provider of safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care.
- An outstanding workplace where the WeCare values shape every interaction.
At Barts Health, we: ✔ Deliver high standards of harm-free care. ✔ Foster an inclusive, supportive working environment. ✔ Promote belonging, diversity, and equal opportunity for all staff.
Next Steps
To discuss the role or arrange an informal visit, please contact: Head of Paediatric Dietetics Sophie Aubrey Email: sophie.aubrey@nhs.net
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