Specialist Dietitian

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Paediatric Dietitian to join their proactive team at Rotherham Hospital. The role includes managing a varied caseload, contributing to audits, and participating in training programs. Strong communication skills and clinical knowledge are essential for this Band 6 position.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration required.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD is essential.
• Willingness to undertake further qualifications in Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist paediatric dietetic care across hospital and community settings.
• Manage caseloads in inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Participate in clinical audits and student training.

Skills

Communication

Clinical knowledge

Patient-centred care

Education

Diploma/degree in Dietetics

Job description

Are you a passionate Paediatric Dietitian looking to develop your skills and make a real difference? Join our friendly and proactive paediatric team at Rotherham Hospital in a 0.8 WTE Band 6 role.You will manage a varied caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings, providing expert nutritional care to children with diverse needs. The post includes contributing to clinical audits to support service development and participating in student training for Sheffield Hallam and Nottingham Universities.Were looking for a motivated, adaptable practitioner with excellent communication skills, strong clinical knowledge, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Youll be part of our unique prescribing service, supporting safe and effective nutrition interventions. We are a fully integrated acute and community service with strong links to the South Yorkshire ICB, GPs, hospital specialists, and surrounding Trusts.This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team. Youll benefit from a varied caseload, opportunities for professional development, and involvement in service improvement. If you're ready to take the next step in your paediatric dietetics career, apply now and help shape the future of our dietetic services at Rotherham Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist paediatricdietetic care to children, young people, families, and healthcare professionalsacross hospital and community settings.
• Manage an autonomous caseload in both inpatientareas (Childrens Ward and Childrens Assessment Unit) and outpatient clinics.
• Provide nutritional assessment, treatment, andmanagement for a wide range of conditions, including cows milk allergy,multiple food allergies, restricted eating, faltering growth, and coeliacdisease.
• Facilitate group education sessions for childrenwith restricted eating behaviours.
• Gain experience in managing children requiringartificial enteral tube feeding.
• Use evidence-based practice to assess, plan,implement, and evaluate dietetic interventions, ensuring care is holistic andpatient-centred.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensivedietetic records according to professional and local standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teamsincluding paediatricians, GPs, community teams, and specialist services.
• Participate in clinical audit, servicedevelopment, and student training to support continuous service improvement.

Job summary

Are you a passionate Paediatric Dietitian looking to develop your skills and make a real difference? Join our friendly and proactive paediatric team at Rotherham Hospital in a 0.8 WTE Band 6 role.You will manage a varied caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings, providing expert nutritional care to children with diverse needs. The post includes contributing to clinical audits to support service development and participating in student training for Sheffield Hallam and Nottingham Universities.Were looking for a motivated, adaptable practitioner with excellent communication skills, strong clinical knowledge, and a commitment to patient-centred care. Youll be part of our unique prescribing service, supporting safe and effective nutrition interventions. We are a fully integrated acute and community service with strong links to the South Yorkshire ICB, GPs, hospital specialists, and surrounding Trusts.This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team. Youll benefit from a varied caseload, opportunities for professional development, and involvement in service improvement. If you're ready to take the next step in your paediatric dietetics career, apply now and help shape the future of our dietetic services at Rotherham Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist paediatricdietetic care to children, young people, families, and healthcare professionalsacross hospital and community settings.
• Manage an autonomous caseload in both inpatientareas (Childrens Ward and Childrens Assessment Unit) and outpatient clinics.
• Provide nutritional assessment, treatment, andmanagement for a wide range of conditions, including cows milk allergy,multiple food allergies, restricted eating, faltering growth, and coeliacdisease.
• Facilitate group education sessions for childrenwith restricted eating behaviours.
• Gain experience in managing children requiringartificial enteral tube feeding.
• Use evidence-based practice to assess, plan,implement, and evaluate dietetic interventions, ensuring care is holistic andpatient-centred.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensivedietetic records according to professional and local standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teamsincluding paediatricians, GPs, community teams, and specialist services.
• Participate in clinical audit, servicedevelopment, and student training to support continuous service improvement.

For further information contact:Amy Holehouse, Clinical Lead for Dietetics,[e-mail] Heathcote, Paediatric Lead Dietitian,[e-mail]

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Dietetics
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
• Willingness to undertake post registration qualifications in Paediatrics (can be obtained in post)
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• BDA Member
• Member of an Interest Group of the BDA
• Post registration qualifications in paediatrics e.g. BDA or Masters modules

knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of relevant legislation, clinical governance, risk assessment and continuing quality improvement
• An understanding of the importance of health & safety in the workplace
• Awareness of current initiatives in the NHS
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Ability to critically analyse evidence based practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of legislation to Specialist Area (can be obtained through CPD whilst in post)
• Evidence of participation in research/audit

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience working as a Band 5 or above
• Clinical experience of working with a broad range of patients in a wide variety of settings, including an inpatient setting
• Paediatric dietetic experience
• Experience of working in a multi professional setting
• Experience of supervision of students

Desirable

• Experience of supervision of junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearper annum, pro rata