Paediatric Dietitian: Home Enteral Feeding & Clinics

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking an experienced dietitian to join their dynamic paediatric team in Newport. The role involves managing enteral feeding for children, conducting outpatient clinics, and collaborating with families and educational institutions. Candidates should possess a dietetics degree and HCPC registration, with a passion for paediatric care and the ability to work both independently and within a team. This position offers extensive professional development and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive training and development

Health and wellbeing support

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Strong interest in paediatric dietetics.
• Experience managing paediatric patients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children requiring enteral feeding.
• Assess growth, nutritional needs and modify feeding regimes.
• Conduct joint home visits with therapy colleagues.
• Support families in providing blended diet.
• Liaise with schools regarding children's nutritional needs.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and complex care.
• Cover for the paediatric dietetic team.

Skills

Paediatric dietetics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Education

Dietetics degree or postgraduate diploma or masters in Dietetics

HCPC registration as a dietitian

Completion of masters level paediatric dietetic training

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking an experienced dietitian to join their dynamic paediatric team in Newport. The role involves managing enteral feeding for children, conducting outpatient clinics, and collaborating with families and educational institutions. Candidates should possess a dietetics degree and HCPC registration, with a passion for paediatric care and the ability to work both independently and within a team. This position offers extensive professional development and a supportive workplace culture.