Are you an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and compassionate dietitian with a genuine interest in working with children and young people and their families? This is an exciting opportunity for a Dietitian who has experience in paediatrics to join our friendly team on a permanent basis.
The post holder will work alongside the lead dietitian for paediatrics and other band 6 dietitians as part of the countywide Nutrition and Dietetics team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported in managing paediatric outpatients with a variety of conditions, a caseload of paediatric home enteral feeding patients (including those in special schools) and a specialist allergy clinic. In addition you will provide dietetic input for paediatric inpatients in the acute setting along with another band 6 dietitian. You will work independently but also as part of a multidisciplinary team.
We are committed to delivering a quality service, value staff training and CPD, participate regularly in student training and have a robust appraisal and supervisory framework. Electronic records are used throughout the Trust, further aiding our ability to work across a wide variety of settings and be in a position to work as part of an MDT, yet work remotely if needed as part of a hybrid approach to our work/life balance.
A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purpose is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
About us
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision – Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be innovative, caring and agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
* To work as part of the paediatric dietetic team to deliver a high‑quality nutrition and dietetic locality‑based service.
* To provide specialist dietetic advice, education and support to patients and their carers.
* To provide specialist advice, guidance and support to other health care professionals.
* To provide dietetic input to paediatric inpatients at Lister Hospital.
* To deliver general paediatric outpatient clinics in a variety of community‑based locations.
* To plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate group‑based education in the community setting for required patient groups.
* To manage a caseload of paediatric patients fed via home enteral feeding.
* To deliver dietetic clinics at special schools for home enteral feeding patients.
* To triage and prioritise patient referrals according to department standard and ensure patients receive appropriate dietetic input in a timely manner.
Qualifications and training
* BSc Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent
* Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
* Attained or working towards a postgraduate qualification in a specialist area or evidence of significant experience in a specialist area
* Member of British Dietetic Association
Experience and knowledge
* Evidence and experience of working in the area of paediatric dietetics.
* Experience of working with paediatric home enterally fed patients.
* Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary health care setting.
* Evidence of knowledge of current issues relating to paediatric conditions including an awareness of current relevant research.
* Evidence of CPD, commitment to life‑long learning and up to date knowledge of dietetic practice.
* Participation in audit.
* Experience with student training.
Skills and abilities
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Good motivational skills.
* Able to maintain judgement under pressure and resolve conflict.
* Ability to use own initiative, work independently with effective problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to interpret clinical policies and guidelines within a highly specialist field to meet the needs of own client group.
* Ability to reflect and appraise own performance.
* Presentation skills / experience of teaching to groups.
* Able to analyse and interpret data.
* IT literate.
* Teaching / training skills.
* Team player.
* Flexible and adaptable.
* Willingness to uphold the Trust's values.
* An understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion demonstrating equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory practice.
* The right to live and work in the UK.
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata.
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