Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Suffolk Dietetic service. The department consists of 43 Dietitians, Nurses, Support staff and administrators providing an integrated service to West Suffolk Hospital and the wider community. The West Suffolk Dietetic service is forward thinking, innovative and friendly department. We fully support and encourage self-development within our service.
We are seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to join our dynamic paediatric team consisting of different specialities and general dietetics. We are looking to recruit a dietitian that has some knowledge of paediatric dietetics and some experience of working with paediatric patients in a dietetic department. There will be opportunities to develop your skills further in this area and training will be provided
Main duties of the job
The role will entail managing 2-3 clinics a week and providing dietetic care to patients residing on the paediatric ward at West Suffolk Hospital. The postholder will be involved in carrying out audits and service development. They will be fully supported by the senior paediatric dietitians .
For further information, please refer to the job description and specification. If you have any queries, please contact 01284 713609.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
To effectively manage autonomously a clinical caseload, providing a high standard of nutrition and dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients and to undertake professional duties as a qualified dietitian.
To use evidence-based practice to undertake nutritional assessments of paediatric patients, analysing and interpreting complex patient information to develop and deliver care plans.
To work closely as part of the acute and community dietetic teams to provide a seamless service to the population of West Suffolk.
To provide training/ education for other health and social care professionals to enable sharing of best practice.
To supervise students and contribute to placement assessments.
To communicate effectively in both clinical and non-clinical settings.
To act as a nutritional resource in paediatrics to support and educate patients, parents, carers and train other dietitians, dietetic students, GPs and health professionals within the Trust and externally.
To support more junior staff working within Paediatric team.
To adapt and respond to periods of unexpected demand in order to provide appropriate paediatric inpatient cover as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To effectively manage autonomously a clinical caseload, providing a high standard of nutrition and dietetic care to inpatients and outpatients and to undertake professional duties as a qualified dietitian.
To use evidence-based practice to undertake nutritional assessments of paediatric patients, analysing and interpreting complex patient information to develop and deliver care plans.
To work closely as part of the acute and community dietetic teams to provide a seamless service to the population of West Suffolk.
To provide training/ education for other health and social care professionals to enable sharing of best practice.
To supervise students and contribute to placement assessments.
To communicate effectively in both clinical and non-clinical settings.
To act as a nutritional resource in paediatrics to support and educate patients, parents, carers and train other dietitians, dietetic students, GPs and health professionals within the Trust and externally.
To support more junior staff working within Paediatric team.
To adapt and respond to periods of unexpected demand in order to provide appropriate paediatric inpatient cover as required.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of BDA
- Member of BDA Paediatric specialist group or other related specialist group
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience of managing paediatric patients in a clinic setting
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice in enteral feeding
- Previous experience of working in an NHS organisation
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk issues
Desirable
- Clinical experience in the management of paediatric enteral tube feeding and nutrition support
- Experience of managing Safeguarding concerns in the community
- Experience of supervising students
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Skills in managing staff junior members of staff
- Facilitate writing guidelines in line with national and local guidance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to motivate and guide others
- Ability to influence and engage others
- Flexible approach to working duties
- Committed to personal and team development
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role i.e. carrying 5kg of equipment and attending clinics.
- Able to maintain judgement and deal with pressurised situations
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Dietetics or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Membership of BDA
- Member of BDA Paediatric specialist group or other related specialist group
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience of managing paediatric patients in a clinic setting
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice in enteral feeding
- Previous experience of working in an NHS organisation
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk issues
Desirable
- Clinical experience in the management of paediatric enteral tube feeding and nutrition support
- Experience of managing Safeguarding concerns in the community
- Experience of supervising students
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Desirable
- Skills in managing staff junior members of staff
- Facilitate writing guidelines in line with national and local guidance
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to motivate and guide others
- Ability to influence and engage others
- Flexible approach to working duties
- Committed to personal and team development
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the physical demands of the role i.e. carrying 5kg of equipment and attending clinics.
- Able to maintain judgement and deal with pressurised situations
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).
