Specialist Paediatric Dietitian (PICU/HDU)

UHBW Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian at a leading children's hospital in Bristol. This role involves providing nutrition services in critical care settings, supporting a diverse team, and contributing to professional development in a vibrant city. Ideal for experienced dietitians seeking to advance their skills.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical paediatric experience in at least one specialist area.
• Interest in developing paediatric intensive care dietetic skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide PICU nutrition service for children receiving cardiac or upper GI surgery.
• Support and supervise other members within the dietetic team.
• Involved in critical care and transition to specialist wards.

Skills

Clinical paediatric experience

Paediatric intensive care dietetic skills

Job description

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About the Role

Are you looking to further your experience as a specialised paediatric dietitian whilst working as part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team in a tertiary children’s hospital? We are a friendly department of 32 dietitians, supported by dietetic support workers, Special Feed Unit staff, and an administrative team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive paediatric dietitian to join our paediatric intensive care, high dependency unit/s, and surgery team on a fixed-term maternity leave cover. The post provides a PICU nutrition service within our tertiary centre for children receiving cardiac or upper GI surgery and those admitted for burns and multi-trauma across the Southwest region. The post holder will be involved in critical care, high dependency, and transition to the specialist wards, as well as providing support and supervision to other members within the dietetic team. We are also a student trainer.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous clinical paediatric experience in at least one specialist area
• Interest in developing paediatric intensive care dietetic skills using the BDA PICU Dietitian competency framework
• Band 6/7 level experience

Position Details

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover at band 7 level, but we will consider a suitably experienced band 6 paediatric dietitian.

Our Department & City

Our department is committed to student training, quality improvement, research, and audit. All staff are supported with regular meetings with their supervisor. We pride ourselves on our commitment to continuing professional development. Bristol is a vibrant city full of opportunities and a gateway to the Southwest.

Contact & Application

We encourage you to contact us with questions in advance. Please call 0117 342 8011 and ask for Jason Beyers or Heather Norris, or email [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Interviews will be conducted via an online platform, including a 10-minute presentation.

About UHBW

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute trusts in the country, serving a population of over 500,000 across South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, UHBW is a forward-thinking, multi-award-winning trust committed to innovation, research, and excellent patient care. The hospitals are located in Bristol and Weston, offering a mix of city and seaside living.

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the local community.

Additional Information

For further details or informal visits, contact Jason Beyers at [e-mail] or call 0117 342 8011.