Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Sutton Health and Care Dietetic Team as a Band 6 Paediatric Prescribing Dietitian.
We are looking for a paediatric dietitian to join the Dietetics team to provide dietetic input and prescribing support to children with suspected cows' milk protein allergy as part of a Cows' Milk Allergy Prescribing Support service for SW London CCG and general paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
* Paediatric Dietitian Band 6
* To provide appropriate dietetic assessment, advice and monitoring regarding infants with suspected Cow's Milk Allergy.
* To provide appropriate dietetic assessment, advice and monitoring in general paediatrics.
* To ensure the appropriate and cost-effective prescribing of hypoallergenic milk formulae and nutritional supplements across Sutton.
* To work with GPs and other healthcare professionals across Sutton providing expert dietetic advice on the care of infants with suspected cow's milk allergy in the community.
* To guide patients, carers, community healthcare professionals, and the acute hospital setting.
* To conduct GP audits, training, and education for GPs, pharmacists, Health Visitors, and other HCPs.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Additional details
Date posted: 02 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro-rata pa incl. Outer London HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-7171521-FM-AG
Job location: Green Wrythe Lane Clinic, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JL
Job description
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to these documents.
The recruiting team reserves the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach the maximum limit.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications (Essential)
* Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualification/training in Dietetics
* Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
* Member of a special interest group (e.g., Paediatric Dietetics Groups)
Experience (Essential)
* Experience in clinical areas including paediatric nutrition
* Ability to work in partnership with other professionals/agencies
Desirable
* Experience working with infants and families
* Experience in community settings
* Experience with clinical audit and evaluation
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge (Essential)
* Ability to apply dietetic skills across conditions
* Teamwork and collaboration skills
* Autonomous working ability
* Basic IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Desirable
* Knowledge of safeguarding and incident reporting systems (Datix)
* Presentation skills
Personal Qualities (Essential)
* Team player with independence
* Good time management and organization
* Confident in engaging with diverse people and situations
Additional considerations
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more info, visit the NHS Careers website.
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