Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Paediatric Dietitian to join their team. The role involves providing clinical education, working within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrating excellent problem-solving and communication skills. The successful candidate will have a passion for paediatric nutrition and experience in supporting and supervising others in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Band 5 dietitian.
• Training or experience in leadership and appraisal skills.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical education to staff, students, or assistants.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support and assess student dietitians.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Nutritional data analysis

Motivational interviewing

Leadership skills

Education

BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics

Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

Post-Graduate Paediatric dietetic training

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Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics.
• Member of paediatric related BDA specialist
• Training or experience in leadership and appraisal skills
• Post-Graduate Paediatric dietetic training
• Clinical supervisory skills training

Experience

• Experience in giving clinical education to staff, students or assistants and giving constructive feedback
• Experience of working as part of an MDT
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Band 5 dietitian with evidence of interest in paediatric dietetics
• Experience of using leadership skills in the operational management of staff including supervision and / or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff
• Competence and experience of advanced communication skills including motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change
• Experience of working in Paediatrics
• Experience of supporting and assessing student dietitians
• Involvement in the supervision and / or appraisals of Dietitians/assistant staff

Skills

• Up- to-date with evidence based professional practice and research
• Able to present information, written and verbal, in a clear & logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise & delegate
• Ability to collect and analyse nutritional data
• Able to cope in a stressful environment and with emotional or stressed patients and families

Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at post-graduate courses.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services
• Knowledge of issues related to a wide range of paediatric dietetic practice areas (including but not limited to faltering growth, allergy and nutrition support)

Personal Attributes and other

• To be able to work successfully within a team
• To be able to work autonomously within professional and trusts code of conducts
• To be self-motivated, flexible and reliable
• To be empathetic and have the ability to have sensitive conversations
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to reflect on and appraise own performance
• Able to be flexible and to respond positively to change.
• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role