Join to apply for the Paediatric Dietitian role at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The team is based at the hospital and provides a comprehensive service to inpatients on the neonatal and paediatric wards as well as to outpatients in clinics, community clinics and at home. We support MDT clinics for patients with diabetes, cystic fibrosis, coeliac disease and allergy, as well as a specialist feeding clinic for children with severely restricted diets. We care for children and young people who are enterally fed.
The role is temporary and part-time and offers an excellent opportunity to further develop clinical skills and knowledge in paediatric dietetics. The Trust will support ongoing professional development whilst in post. Flexible working arrangements may be considered around the needs of the service; staff are provided with laptops to support remote working.
The dietetic team is a small and friendly team of 28 staff, including Dietitians, Assistant Dietetic Practitioners, a Nutrition Support Nurse and an Administrative Assistant.
For further details relating to the Job Description please see the attached Job Description Document. For further details relating to the Working For Your Organisation documentation, see the attached documentation.
For informal contact: Eleanor Tidswell, Paediatric Dietetic Team Leader
Email: eleanor.tidswell1@nhs.net
Phone: 01246 512173
Responsibilities
* Provide paediatric dietetics services to inpatients on the neonatal and paediatric wards and to outpatients in clinics, community clinics and at home.
* Support MDT clinics for diabetes, cystic fibrosis, coeliac disease and allergy.
* Contribute to a specialist feeding clinic for children with severely restricted diets and support enterally fed children and their families.
* Develop and implement care plans, monitor progress and adjust nutritional interventions as needed.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development and quality improvement.
Qualifications and requirements
* Paediatric Dietitian with paediatric dietetics experience or substantial equivalent experience.
* Commitment to professional development and flexibility to adapt to service needs.
* Ability to work as part of a team in a busy hospital setting and to communicate effectively with families and other professionals.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time (temporary)
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr