Lead Paediatric Dietitian

Wye Valley Nhs Trust; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 7 paediatric dietitian to lead service development, manage an outpatient caseload, and provide support to the children's ward. This role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to supervise junior dietitians, enhancing the pediatric dietetic service within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric dietetics and service development.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service development in the paediatric dietetic service.
• Carry an outpatient caseload including HEF and clinic appointments.
• Provide dietetic support to the children's ward at The County Hospital.
• Supervise and guide the Band 6 paediatric dietitian.
• Support the wider dietetic service and supervise junior staff.

Job description

Overview

The band 7 will lead on service development in the paediatric dietetic service working closely with other HCPs / stakeholders.

You will also carry an outpatient caseload including HEF, 1:1 clinic appointments and providing group education as required. You will provide dietetic support to the children's ward at The County Hospital.

You will provide supervision and guidance to the Band 6 paediatric dietitian.

The lead paediatric dietitian will also support the wider dietetic service, supervising junior staff members and students.

This role is advertised as 30hours however flexible working can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead on service development in the paediatric dietetic service, working closely with other HCPs / stakeholders.
• Carry an outpatient caseload including HEF, 1:1 clinic appointments and providing group education as required.
• Provide dietetic support to the children's ward at The County Hospital.
• Provide supervision and guidance to the Band 6 paediatric dietitian.
• Support the wider dietetic service, supervising junior staff members and students.

Hours

This role is advertised as 30 hours however flexible working can be considered.