Flexible Paediatric Dietitian Specialist – Service Growth

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax is recruiting two Band 6 Paediatric Dietitians for 12-month fixed-term contracts. We will also consider Band 5 Dietitians for the right candidate. Join a growing paediatric service delivering specialist care for infants, children and young people.

The role offers a varied caseload, opportunities to shape service development, and active involvement in teaching, training and supervision within a collaborative MDT environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC
• Postgraduate paediatric training (e.g. BDA paediatric modules)
• Behavioural change training/motivational interviewing skills
• Evidence of up-to-date best practice in paediatric dietetics
• Clinical supervisory skills training and involvement in student training
• Attendance at relevant specialist interest groups
• Member of a Professional Body
• Masters level study or equivalent
• Relevant accredited postgraduate training
• PDR training

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist dietetic assessment and intervention for children and young people across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Develop and embed clinical pathways and support service development.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team with Consultants, Nurses, Speech & Language Therapists, Health Visitors and other allied health professionals.
• Lead and mentor team members and students; participate in teaching and training.
• Contribute to CPD and clinical supervision; support student training and potential student lead role.

Skills

Paediatric dietetics experience

Clinical education and supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Behavioural change training

CPD and reflective practice

Masters level study

Postgraduate paediatric training

Professional body membership

Education

HCPC registration

Postgraduate paediatric training (BDA modules)

Masters level or equivalent

Postgraduate training (PDR)

Clinical supervisory skills training

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax is recruiting two Band 6 Paediatric Dietitians for 12-month fixed-term contracts. We will also consider Band 5 Dietitians for the right candidate. Join a growing paediatric service delivering specialist care for infants, children and young people.

The role offers a varied caseload, opportunities to shape service development, and active involvement in teaching, training and supervision within a collaborative MDT environment.