Paediatric Dietitian

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Paediatric Dietitian to deliver specialized nutritional services to children, with responsibilities spanning consultations in various settings including wards and schools. Candidates must have a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and experience in Paediatrics. This role offers an opportunity for career development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with experience in Paediatrics is essential.
• Evidence of competencies in delivering nutritional management effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various organizations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nutritional services for children across multiple settings.
• Provide education to patients, families, and carers.
• Exhibit leadership in dietary management and work as part of a team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Working

Prioritisation

Time Management

Education

Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Dietitian based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

We are looking for an innovative registered Dietitian with an interest in delivering a specialist service for children and young people across NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Specialist areas include Type 1 Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Cystic Fibrosis and Allergy. Specialist area covered would depend on candidate’s experience. We can also provide full training and support those looking to develop their career in paediatrics. The post holder will be expected to confidently use skills in both 1:1 consultations, joint consultations and in groups to deliver education to patients, their families and carers. Settings include acute wards, out-patient clinics, schools and using digital solutions to promote optimal care. The post holder will act as a source of expertise in the nutritional management of paediatric patients living across Ayrshire and to work as an integral part of the wider paediatric team and be able to promote the role of the dietitian as services evolve.

The post holder will also need to exhibit leadership skills and demonstrate the ability to work with statutory and voluntary organizations and agencies. The post is based within University Hospital Crosshouse and will work alongside Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioner and Dietetic Support Workers colleagues to support effective delivery of dietetic care working to national and local targets and drivers. The Department provides training to A, B and C placement students and offers clinical supervision.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You should possess an Honours degree/postgraduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Experience in Paediatrics is essential. Evidence of competencies and skills required to deliver this post is essential e.g. excellent interpersonal skills, excellent team working and robust prioritisation and time management skills.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

27.38 hours per week

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

For formal enquiries please contact Karen Lauder, Dietetic Service Manager, East. Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail] or Rhona O’Neill, Diabetes Clinical Lead Tel: [phone] or email Rhona.O'[e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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