Clinical Lead Dietitian-Community Paeds (Development post band 6 to 7)

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Stourbridge is looking for a Clinical Lead Dietitian for Paediatrics. This role involves managing complex nutritional needs, providing leadership, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Dietetics and have experience with pediatric patients. Flexible working options are available, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with pediatric patients and enteral feeding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills for patient education.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex home enteral tube fed patients.
• Provide leadership and training for junior staff.
• Conduct audits and patient feedback initiatives.

Skills

Holistic patient assessment

Leadership and supervision

Nutritional education and counseling

Monitoring enteral feeding

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Overview

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen in the Dudley Community Dietetic Team for a Clinical Lead Dietitian for Paediatrics in the community in a development band 6 to 7 role. The Community Dietetic Team is a small, friendly, specialist team of Dietitians based at Stourbridge Health and Social Care Centre. The team is part of the Dudley Rehabilitation Service. The successful candidate will work as an advanced specialist Dietitian managing a caseload of complex home enteral 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. Working alongside the other Clinical Lead Dietitians in the community you will conduct audits and patient feedback initiatives to help develop the service. Part time applications are encouraged and flexible working arrangements will also be considered. Informal visits are warmly encouraged; come and meet our dedicated team and learn more about the service.

Responsibilities

• To work autonomously as a specialist Community Dietitian for paediatrics
• To undertake and complete comprehensive holistic assessments of patients with a variety of conditions and dietetic needs
• To work closely with other members of the specialist MDTs to provide an integrated service to paediatrics within the community
• To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions using appropriate outcome measures to ensure effective intervention
• To lead on service developments and ways of working for the team
• To supervise, educate and assess the performance of Dietetic students
• Responsible for the nutritional care given to community patients, in a variety of settings including their own homes, care homes and community clinics
• To educate and counsel patients, carers and groups about the importance of nutrition
• To calculate and monitor artificial enteral feeding regimens and monitor people who are receiving home enteral feeds, in care homes and their own homes, changing these feeds as needed and liaising with the home enteral feeding supplier
• To monitor and assess gastrostomy sites, reporting problems to relevant nursing staff and arranging training as appropriate

Service commitments and environment

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and the aim 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 and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work‑life balance supported by flexible working options and by making 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 that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team, including topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.