Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Dietitian to deliver a quality, evidence based dietetic service to a defined section of the Nutrition and Dietetic caseload - Paediatrics.
May be required to deliver a service to more complex clinical areas where appropriate.
To be responsible for nutrition and dietetic participation in multi-professional groups and contribute to policy making as directed by the lead Dietitian.
To work as member of the countywide Nutrition and Dietetic team.
RCHT is working towards seven day service delivery and the post holder may be expected to work on weekends and bank holidays
Main duties of the job
Nutritional assessment of paediatric patients, including consideration of anthropometry, biochemistry, pharmacology and medical history.
Nutritional requirements calculated for referred patients in paediatrics.
Evidence based nutrition and dietary advice provided, suitable for the paediatric patient's medical, social and cultural needs and their families.
Paediatric nutritional care plans monitored and reviewed against outcome measures and re-negotiated as appropriate.
Development of educational resources which have a clear evidence-base and are appropriate for the users of the service.
Accurate record of all assessments and interventions in line with RCHT policy and Health and Care Professions Council standards.
Referrer and other agencies communicated with in writing and/or verbally about patient care.
Dietary information provided to staff and patients in a timely and empathetic manner.
Assistance provided in the clinical supervision of student Dietitians.
Delivery of education for other health care professionals and staff groups.
Own time and caseload managed appropriately.
Self-directed study managed appropriately.
Contribution made at departmental meetings, with outcomes acted upon.
Provide support to team with audit and clinical governance projects in line with departmental and multi professional team objectives.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) Nutrition and Dietetic team.
To provide dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals within paediatrics, specifically home enteral feeding, as well as other areas of Paediatric Dietetics where required.
To assess, treat and monitor an agreed caseload of patients.
To provide education and training to key stakeholders, as required.
To communicate with the MDT throughout the patients dietetic care pathways, as appropriate.
To develop dietetic resources as required.
To keep accurate records in accordance with RCHT policy and Health and Care Professions Council standards.
To contribute, as appropriate, to clinical governance activities within the Nutrition and Dietetic Service.
To be responsible for recording and submitting clinical activity data on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust (RCHT) Nutrition and Dietetic team.
To provide dietetic support and advice to patients and Health Professionals within paediatrics, specifically home enteral feeding, as well as other areas of Paediatric Dietetics where required.
To assess, treat and monitor an agreed caseload of patients.
To provide education and training to key stakeholders, as required.
To communicate with the MDT throughout the patients dietetic care pathways, as appropriate.
To develop dietetic resources as required.
To keep accurate records in accordance with RCHT policy and Health and Care Professions Council standards.
To contribute, as appropriate, to clinical governance activities within the Nutrition and Dietetic Service.
To be responsible for recording and submitting clinical activity data on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HPC) Registration as a Dietitian.
- Current UK Drivers License
Desirable
- Advanced certificate in counselling skills or counselling experience
- PENG course in clinical nutrition
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- A teaching qualification or experience teaching groups
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and wide range of post registration dietetic experience in a health care setting.
- Experience of delivering dietetic service to complex enteral tube feed patients.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering dietetic services in the community
- Experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being able to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
- Evidence of being able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, using differing medias
- Evidence of being able to work effectively within teams & independently where appropriate
- Evidence of being able to evaluate and report on complex data
- Evidence of knowledge of and participation with Clinical Governance
- Evidence of having the ability to assess success and write reports
- Can demonstrate empathy & sensitivity
- Car driver with the ability to travel between sites and to patients' homes in a timely manner and as required by role.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of a range of tubes
- Experience and knowledge of how to manage different tubes
- Experience and knowledge how to care for gastrostomy stomas
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to be flexible as role requires
- Able to prioritise effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or equivalent leading to Health Professions Council (HPC) Registration as a Dietitian.
- Current UK Drivers License
Desirable
- Advanced certificate in counselling skills or counselling experience
- PENG course in clinical nutrition
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
- A teaching qualification or experience teaching groups
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and wide range of post registration dietetic experience in a health care setting.
- Experience of delivering dietetic service to complex enteral tube feed patients.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering dietetic services in the community
- Experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Evidence of being able to demonstrate best dietetic practice for a range of conditions
- Evidence of being able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, using differing medias
- Evidence of being able to work effectively within teams & independently where appropriate
- Evidence of being able to evaluate and report on complex data
- Evidence of knowledge of and participation with Clinical Governance
- Evidence of having the ability to assess success and write reports
- Can demonstrate empathy & sensitivity
- Car driver with the ability to travel between sites and to patients' homes in a timely manner and as required by role.
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of a range of tubes
- Experience and knowledge of how to manage different tubes
- Experience and knowledge how to care for gastrostomy stomas
Disposition / Adjustment / Attitude
Essential
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to be flexible as role requires
- Able to prioritise effectively
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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