Overview
Advanced Allergy Dietitian (Adults and Paediatrics) role at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT. 0.6 wte band 7 dietitian to work within regional paediatric and adult allergy specialist multidisciplinary teams, covering a 12 month fixed term maternity vacancy. The role is mostly outpatient focused, with occasional inpatient support for patients with food allergies. Based at Southampton General Hospital. You will be supported by the band 8a specialist allergy dietitian in both adult and paediatric allergy and will support a band 5 (0.4 wte) and band 6 dietitian (0.2 wte) in the paediatric team. There is also a 0.2 wte band 7 paediatric dermatology/allergy dietitian who will work alongside you.
Working for our organisation: University Hospital Southampton is a large acute teaching Trust offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We are committed to providing a flexible working environment and to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to contribute.
What You’ll Do
* Provide specialist dietary advice at paediatric and adult outpatient clinics as part of the allergy multidisciplinary teams, including face to face and virtual consultations
* Provide specialist dietetic input in the quarterly MDT-led paediatric gastro-allergy clinic
* Devise protocols and recipes for food challenges undertaken on the adult and paediatric day wards
* Attend weekly MDT meetings
* Provide bespoke advice and support for home reintroductions
* Provide supervision and support for band 5 and 6 allergy dietitians
* Contribute to the student training programme for dietetic placements
* Provide teaching and training on allergy to dietitians and other health professionals
* Lead on relevant service developments, audits, QI projects and research
* Support the transition of patients from paediatric to adult allergy clinics
* Request and interpret appropriate tests including skin prick tests and allergy/nutritional blood tests
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone with experience of working in food allergy. You will be a qualified dietitian, currently registered with the HCPC, with knowledge related to food allergy and the nutritional challenges faced by children, young people, adults, and their families. You should understand prevention and treatment of food allergy and be capable of independently planning and prioritising a busy, complex caseload. Good communication, empathy, and a holistic approach to care are essential. Ability to work within an MDT as a highly specialist dietitian and to present and discuss your professional opinion with colleagues. This role suits someone who wants to work in a large allergy team and supervise band 5 and 6 dietitians to help them achieve competencies.
If you would like more information or wish to discuss applying for paediatric or adult hours separately, please contact Sally-Ann Denton, Paediatric Lead for Dietetics/Specialist Allergy Dietitian, at Sally-ann.denton@uhs.nhs.uk.
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
* Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
* Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
* HCPC registered dietitian (RD)
* Evidence of postgraduate training in a relevant speciality
* Experience of supervising staff
* Experience and involvement with training
* Extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in the relevant area with recent experience
* Ability to carry out anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service delivery
Desirable criteria
* Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
* Experience leading or coordinating audit or research
* Clinical supervisory skills training
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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