Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dietitian to join our paediatric dietetic team. Working as part of a friendly, supportive team, you will provide community based dietetic services to our community paediatric caseload within Worcestershire. This is a part time permanent post (18.75 hours per week) with flexible and hybrid working supported. The service base is Kings Court 1, Worcester, with fulltime admin support. The Trust supports a dynamic and responsive service in collaboration with families, carers and the wider MDT.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of home enterally tube fed paediatric patients, working closely with family and carers as well as the wider MDT to ensure seamless care in the community within a defined geographical area of Worcestershire.
* Provide paediatric dietetic outpatient services, including community clinics and special schools.
* Travel across Worcestershire and must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle or suitable transport options.
* Develop evidence-based policy and practice related to this patient group and provide training and resources to support the implementation of best evidence-based dietetic practice.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner as well as part of the dietetic service, paediatric team and other MDT professionals to deliver an effective paediatric dietetic service.
Requirements
* The role would be ideally suited for either an established band 6 looking to work in a community setting or an experienced band 5 looking to take the next step in their career.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both autonomously and within the MDT.
Benefits
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
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