Paediatric Dietitian

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Walsall is looking for a Dietitian to provide dietetic services to paediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires excellent communication and counselling skills, as well as the ability to plan and prioritize workloads independently. The successful candidate will also provide input on special diets and menu planning while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care. This position supports flexible working practices.

Qualifications

• Possess sufficient written and spoken English to meet job standards.
• References covering a minimum of 3 years employment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic input into paediatric patients.
• Deliver outpatient clinics including special school clinics.
• Plan and prioritise workload as an autonomous practitioner.

Skills

Dietetic input

Patient communication

Counselling skills

Data analysis

Job description

EEO Statement

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under‑represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients. While vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage our staff to get vaccinated and will check the vaccination status of all new starters to manage risks.

PLEASE NOTE: WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic input into paediatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including 1:1 and group clinics.
• Deliver paediatric dietetic outpatient clinics, including special school clinics for children with complex feeding difficulties.
• Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner.
• Collect and analyse relevant data and recommend dietetic care within the caseload.
• Translate and communicate disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering, using counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
• Communicate patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaise with other professionals and attend meetings and case conferences.
• Advise catering services on special diets and menu planning.
• Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.
• Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post.
• Have an active involvement in student training.
• Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations.

Qualifications and Requirements

References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form.

All candidates must possess sufficient written and spoken English to communicate to the standard required for the post; this will be assessed during the selection process.

This post may be identified as suitable for Internal At Risk Employees; a preference may be given accordingly.

We reserve the right to close this job early. If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.