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Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
* Member of paediatric related BDA specialist
* Training or experience in leadership and appraisal skills
* Post-Graduate Paediatric dietetic training
* Clinical supervisory skills training
Experience
* Experience in giving clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
* Experience of working as part of an MDT
* Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Band 5 dietitian with evidence of interest in paediatric dietetics
* Experience of using leadership skills in the operational management of staff including supervision and / or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff
* Competence and experience of advanced communication skills including motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change
* Experience of working in Paediatrics
* Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians
* Involvement in the supervision and / or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff
Skills
* Up- to-date with evidence based professional practice and research
* Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear & logical manner
* Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate
* Ability to collect and analyse nutritional data
* Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or stressed patients and families
Knowledge
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at post-graduate courses.
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
* Knowledge of issues related to a wide range of paediatric dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to faltering growth, allergy and nutrition support)
Personal Attributes and other
* To be able to work successfully within a team
* To be able to work autonomously within professional and trusts code of conducts
* To be self-motivated, flexible and reliable
* To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Able to reflect on and appraise own performance
* Able to be flexible and to respond positively to change.
* Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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