Specialist Paediatric Dietitian - LOCUM / BANK | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian to join their Dietetics team. This role involves providing high-quality dietetic services to paediatric patients, conducting audits, and developing policies for service improvement. Ideal candidates will have experience in paediatrics and skills in education and collaboration with healthcare professionals. CPD and supervision are provided to support your development.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist dietetic services to paediatric patients.
• Ability to undertake research, audit, and service development.
• Skills in educating healthcare professionals on dietary practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality specialist dietetic service to paediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Liaise and support the multidisciplinary team and other health professionals.
• Contribute to audits and service improvements in nutrition and dietetic policies.

Job description

Specialist Paediatric Dietitian – Croydon University Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Dietetics service at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. The Dietetics team provides acute, community, paediatric and long‑duration services. We are a forward‑thinking team of 14 dietitians and 2 dietetic assistants, committed to high‑quality, effective care. This post offers an integral part of a small team of paediatric dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high‑quality specialist dietetic service to paediatric inpatients and for out‑patients referred by GP, consultant or agreed Health Professionals.
• Undertake research, audit and service development.
• Provide education and training to nurses, GPs, student nurses, dietetic students and other healthcare professionals.
• Be proactive and recognise the need for service development.
• Liaise, support and inform the multidisciplinary team on the ward, GP, health visitors, school nurses, special interest groups, home enteral feeding services and Allied Health Professionals.

Band & Development

As a band 6 Dietitian you will undertake audits, contribute to service improvement and develop nutrition and dietetic policies for paediatrics. CPD and supervision are provided to support staff development.

Interview date: TBC