2532 - Paediatric Dietitian

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated dietitian to join their paediatric dietetic team. The role focuses on delivering expert dietetic advice for patients with complex needs and supporting team members in their development. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, significant clinical experience, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to professional growth and patient care.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supervision for band 5 dietitians

Opportunities for training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Significant clinical post-registration experience across various conditions.
• Experience in complex nutrition support practices, including enteral nutrition.
• Commitment to training dietetic students.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic advice for complex cases.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and supervise band 5 dietitians.

Skills

Time management

Assessment and analysis

Behavioural change counseling

Education

BSc or equivalent degree in Dietetics

Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

Job description

An excitingopportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian looking towork within the paediatric dietetic team at Barnsley Hospital. We welcomeapplications from band 6 Dietitians, or from established band 5 Dietitians whoare ready to step up to a more senior level or work in a different area ofinterest.

Thispermanent post specialises in paediatrics, with a focus on supporting homeenteral feeding and promoting nutrition within this area. It also provides theopportunity to work within specialist areas of paediatrics, including neonatalnutrition and a range of common childhood health conditions.

You will workwith local and tertiary centre dietitians and health care teams. You will alsobe able to develop and take part in staff teaching and training, and maintain yourcontinuous professional development. The post includes providing supervisionfor our band 5 dietitians and

You will bean integral part of our friendly Dietetic Department and have excellent supportfrom the wider Dietetic team which includes Dietetic Assistant and AssistantPractitioners and a dedicated Administration team.

You will havethe opportunity to lead student dietitians on their placements and supportjuniormembers ofyour team in their training and development. We are a proactive departmentwhere personalcontinuing development is promoted, therefore attendance on study days isoffered in line with identified learning needs.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist dietetic advice for patients who mayrequire complex dietetic interventions, and to monitor and adapt theirtreatment accordingly in an inpatient/outpatient setting.

Work effectively as part of the MDT

To regularly undertake audits and surveys of ownpractice/dietetic service and may be required to participate in research.

To provide a keyrole in service development and service changes, including policy developmentand proposal of new specialist services.

Provide regular supervision for Band 5 dietitians

You should bea motivated and enthusiastic individual with good time management skills and acommitment toevidence-based practice.

For furtherinformation and/or an informal chat, please contact Jeannine Mitchell or HannahVerity-Collier on 01226 432606 or email: [e-mail] [e-mail]

Applications fromtherapists who do not meet the full criteria of the Band 6 job description/personspecification, but are looking for a development post, are welcomed andencouraged and will be remunerated under Annex 21 of the Agenda for ChangeTerms & Conditions

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Post registration, accredited training/education in paediatric dietetics
• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Experience

• Significant clinical post-registration dietetic experience in a wide range of conditions, including specific experience of working in the acute hospital setting.
• Experience of complex nutrition support practices, including enteral nutrition practices.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team/agency working.
• Commitment to delivering dietetic student training.
• Attended Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
• Experience of training student dietitians

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of health and safety & confidentiality.

Skills and Abilities

• Plan and prioritise patient work load and operational workload. Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Assessment and analysis of complex paediatric dietetic problems. Develop appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt dietetic treatment as required.
• Able to plan, deliver and evaluate training/education programmes to student dietitians, students from other disciplines and a variety of NHS and non-NHS staff groups.
• Skilled in behavioural change and counselling techniques.
• Able to work independently and on own initiative
• Car owner and driver and access to own vehicle for work related purposes
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

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.