Clinical Lead Dietitian-Community Paeds (Development post band 6 to 7)
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A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in the Dudley Community Dietetic Team for a Clinical Lead Dietitian for Paediatrics in a development band 6 to 7 role. The Community Dietetic Team is a small, friendly specialist team based at Stourbridge Health and Social Care Centre, covering both Acute and Community. There are many training courses available to develop your clinical and leadership skills.
The successful candidate will work as an advanced specialist Dietitian managing a caseload of complex home enterally tube fed patients as well as patients with a variety of conditions and dietetic needs. The post holder will also provide leadership, training, supervision and appraisal for junior staff and, together with other Clinical Lead Dietitians, conduct audits and patient feedback initiatives to help develop the service.
Part‑time applicants are encouraged to apply and flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Informal visits are warmly encouraged – come and meet our dedicated team and learn more about the service.
Please note: the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Work autonomously as a specialist Community Dietitian for paediatrics
* Undertake and complete comprehensive holistic assessments of patients with a variety of conditions and dietetic needs
* Work closely with other members of specialist MDTs to provide an integrated service to paediatrics within the community
* Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures to ensure effective intervention
* Lead on service developments and ways of working for the team
* Supervise, educate and assess the performance of Dietetic students
* Responsible for the nutritional care given to community patients in a variety of settings including homes, care homes and community clinics
* Educate and counsel patients, carers and groups about the importance of nutrition
* Calculate and monitor artificial enteral feeding regimens and monitor people receiving home enteral feeds, in care homes and homes, changing these feeds as needed and liaising with the home enteral feeding supplier
* Monitor and assess gastrostomy sites, reporting problems to relevant nursing staff and arranging training as appropriate
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world‑class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority. We are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance supported by flexible working options and reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends or personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high‑quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information – inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk).
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Hill
Job title: Acute Dietetic Lead
Email address: sarah.hill53@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01384321600
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