Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a leading NHS Trust, focusing on paediatric dietetics across various specialities. This role involves conducting dietetic assessments, providing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. The Trust is committed to innovation and excellence in healthcare, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, with a passion for improving patient outcomes. Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of children and families in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric dietetics is desirable but not mandatory.
• Foundation of 12 months Band 5 experience in the NHS is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dietetic assessments and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care.

Skills

Dietetic assessment

Nutritional diagnosis

Clinical reasoning skills

Communication skills

Teaching and counselling skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

This role is an exciting opportunity to work across inpatient and outpatient paediatric services encompassing a variety of specialities including gastroenterology, allergies, complex faltering growth, restrictive eating, obesity and enteral feeding. There may also be the opportunity to gain experience in specialist areas such as IBD, Cystic Fibrosis, Cardiac conditions and Neonates. Whilst Paediatric Dietetic experience is desirable, applicants with a foundation of 12 months Band 5 experience in the NHS are welcome.

Job Overview

1. To carry out dietetic assessment appropriate to role and experience, provide nutritional diagnosis and provide a dietetic treatment plan for patients / clients.
2. To hold responsibility for own patient caseload including patients with complex presentations.
3. Maintain clinical records in line with local / Trust documentation guidelines.
4. To liaise with dietetic colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team as necessary e.g. Medical, nursing, catering and other health care professionals.
5. To work within National and Trust policies / guidelines; and HCPC and BDA standards and codes of conduct.
6. To have a solid understanding of national and local standards and able to monitor own practice against these.
7. To participate in bank holiday working and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the patients if required.

Main duties of the job

With appropriate training and ongoing support, the main duties of the job include:

1. Carry out dietetic / nutritional assessments (including interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) to determine nutritional diagnosis.
2. Use enhanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist individual dietetic advice and treatment plans for patients who may present with multiple / complex clinical conditions taking into consideration patients' own goals and incorporate discharge planning as appropriate.
3. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment plans as required.
4. Communicate nutrition and dietetic information in an understandable form to staff, clients and carers using teaching, motivation and counselling skills including situations where there are barriers to change.
5. Undertake department audit and service development work, translating findings into practice.
6. Plan and organise the clinical supervision of student dietitians on clinical placement including planning, timetables and written assessments.
7. Support teaching / nutrition education of peers and multi-professional colleagues.
8. Engage in department and own CPD activities.
9. Cover the work of colleagues and deputise for senior colleagues during periods of absence or peak workload.
10. Participate in health promotion activities of the department.
11. Participate in other duties as required.

Please be advised the interviews for this post are due to take place week commencing 5th May 2025.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice: Work as an autonomous practitioner working within the BDA code of professional conduct and the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics and standards of proficiency (Dietitians). Plan and prioritise own workload and evaluate own practice. Complete any relevant Band 6 dietetic competencies. Identify and understand risks and benefits of own practice. Seek support from senior colleagues and peers when necessary (aware of own scope of practice). Aware of local risk escalation and reporting process and ensure that this is followed when a risk is identified. Provide person-centred dietetic care considering the wishes of the service user during assessment, nutritional diagnosis and provision of dietetic treatment plan. Document patient activity data in accordance with Trust and professional standards.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Knowledge

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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.

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