Paediatric Dietitian

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bury St Edmunds is hiring a Dietitian to join their paediatric team. The role involves managing clinics and providing dietetic care to patients on the paediatric ward. Applicants should have a degree in Dietetics, relevant experience with paediatric patients, and current HCPC registration. This position offers a competitive salary range of £31,049 to £46,580, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing paediatric patients in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of enteral feeding practices.
• Previous NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2-3 clinics weekly.
• Provide dietetic care to paediatric patients.
• Conduct audits and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work without supervision

Time management skills

Flexibility

Ability to motivate others

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Current HCPC registration

Membership of BDA

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Suffolk Dietetic service. The department consists of 43 Dietitians, Nurses, Support staff and administrators providing an integrated service to West Suffolk Hospital and the wider community. The West Suffolk Dietetic service is forward thinking, innovative and friendly department. We fully support and encourage self-development within our service.

We are seeking a Band 5/6 Dietitian to join our dynamic paediatric team consisting of different specialities and general dietetics. We are looking to recruit a dietitian that has some knowledge of paediatric dietetics and some experience of working with paediatric patients in a dietetic department. There will be opportunities to develop your skills further in this area and training will be provided.

Band 5 to Band 6 Development Post dependent on experience.

Main duties of the job

The role will entail managing 2-3 clinics a week and providing dietetic care to patients residing on the paediatric ward at West Suffolk Hospital. The postholder will be involved in carrying out audits and service development. They will be fully supported by the senior paediatric dietitians .

For further information, please refer to the job description and specification. If you have any queries, please contact 01284 713609.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for further details around the main responsibilities of the job role.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

• oDegree in Dietetics or equivalent
• oCurrent HCPC registration
• oMembership of BDA
• oMember of BDA Paediatric specialist group or other related specialist group

Experience & Knowledge

• oClinical experience of managing paediatric patients in a clinic setting
• oKnowledge of evidence-based practice in enteral feeding
• oPrevious experience of working in an NHS organisation
• oKnowledge of clinical governance and risk issues
• oClinical experience in the management of paediatric enteral tube feeding and nutrition support
• oExperience of managing Safeguarding concerns in the community
• oExperience of supervising students

Skills & Abilities

• oAbility to work effectively with minimal supervision
• oExcellent communication and presentation skills
• oExcellent organisational and time management skills
• oMust have the ability to undertake various duties off site
• oAbility to understand the financial aspects of enteral feeding
• oSkills in managing staff junior members of staff
• oFacilitate writing policies in line with national and local guidance

Personal Qualities

• oAble to motivate and guide others
• oAbility to influence and engage others
• oFlexible and reliable approach to work
• oCommitted to personal and team development

Other

• oYou will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means.
• oAble to meet the physical demands of the role

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.

£31,049 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata