Specialist Neonatal Dietitian - Pediatric Nutrition

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust invites applications for a specialist dietitian to support the neonatal service at Darent Valley Hospital. You will join a team of six paediatric dietitians and work with a neonatal SLT and physiotherapist to provide expert neonatal nutrition care.

Role involves comprehensive nutritional assessments, developing treatment plans for infants and families, and contributing to service improvement. A clear commitment to CPD and education is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Registered Dietitian with HCPC
• 1st/2nd/5th BDA Paediatric modules or equivalent
• Evidence of post graduate clinical education and CPD
• Experience with paediatric/neonatal nutrition is essential

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive nutritional assessments of neonates with complex needs.
• Advise on management plans for infants and parents.
• Attend ward rounds and provide clinical advice to the neonatal team.
• Participate in evaluation, policy development and improvement of clinical practice

Skills

Paediatric nutrition

Clinical assessment

Ward rounds

Policy development

Teaching & supervision

Education

Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

HCPC registration

BDA paediatrics modules

CPD evidence

Facilitated learning for practice placements

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust invites applications for a specialist dietitian to support the neonatal service at Darent Valley Hospital. You will join a team of six paediatric dietitians and work with a neonatal SLT and physiotherapist to provide expert neonatal nutrition care.

Role involves comprehensive nutritional assessments, developing treatment plans for infants and families, and contributing to service improvement. A clear commitment to CPD and education is essential.