Job summary
Are you a trained paediatric dietitian looking for exposure and experience in an acute Trust? Are you a motivated, reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in a busy environment?
Staff Bank Services successfully provides temporary staffing throughout Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via a variety of different assignments.
We are looking to register reliable, hardworking individuals who would thrive in a busy environment who are available to work full time or part time hours Monday to Friday during core office hours. Our opportunities within the paediatric dietetics team would depend on interest and experience with the possibility of some remote working. As a team we cover the general paediatric wards and outpatients. In addition to this we also cover many sub specialities including surgery, paediatric and neonatal intensive care, oncology, gastroenterology, ketogenics, home enteral feeding, cystic fibrosis, allergy, obesity, SCBU and diabetes.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Paediatric Dietetic Team provide very highly specialised dietetic support for the management of children and young people. Depending on clinical need, experience and interest there may be opportunities within different areas. The Paediatric Dietetic Team provide support to in- and outpatients within many clinical sub-specialities including gastroenterology, oncology, surgery, paediatric and neonatal intensive care, obesity, eating disorders, ketogenics, diabetes, allergy and cystic fibrosis.
To provide input, direction and support to the hospital and regional clinical MDTs in respect of nutrition and dietetic support for patients at CUH and other external units/agencies as directed.
To provide leadership, direction and training to the MDT and wider nursing/medical/Paediatric dietetic teams responsible for management of patient groups including ward and other external units/agencies as appropriate.
Participate in relevant research, audit and development projects and provide expertise within a multidisciplinary environment.
To work within a multi-professional framework and contribute to a quality service through evidence based clinical practice, management, education, research and audit. To set and work towards individual and team objectives that reflect corporate plans and work within the clinical governance framework.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 13 May 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 21 /22 May 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
For further details of our fantastic benefits please refer to the attachment below - CUH Benefits.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close on 13 May 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 21 /22 May 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
For further details of our fantastic benefits please refer to the attachment below - CUH Benefits.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian
- Appropriate diploma/degree to Masters level - such as Masters in Advanced dietetic Practice / masters in Paediatric Dietetic practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) with evidence of training in paediatrics and specialist clinical area.
Desirable
- Recognised training in specialist paediatric area.
- Recognised further training in paediatric dietetics.
- BDA Paediatric group member
Experience
Essential
- Significant level of general, acute paediatric dietetic experience including plus demonstrable clinical experience within a specialist area in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
- Evidence of working across a range of inpatient wards
- Demonstrable interest in working within paediatric dietetic clinical specialities
- Proven ability to perform at Band 7 level and work independently
- Proven development work
- MDT work with influential role and point of reference for the team
- Experience of audit and /or research leading to service review / development
- Talks/group/education session work
- Student Training experience
Desirable
- Speaker at training days / conferences at local, regional and national level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with current issues in paediatric dietetics
- In depth knowledge and up to date with clinical speciality practice and evidence
- Demonstrates good clinical practice
- Demonstrable evidence that able to carry a busy and complex caseload
Desirable
- Appreciates own limitations
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills/interpersonal skills
- Works well in a team and on own initiative
- Time management skills, organised and able to handle busy workload
- Be prepared to deal with complex and sensitive issues
- Be able to remain calm and able to concentrate intensely through distressing and emotional interviews
- Able to convey highly complex ideas in easily understood language
- Be able to function in clinical situations with many people present
- Able to demonstrate leadership attributes and lead a team
- Computer literature and adaptable to use a wide range of software
Desirable
- Understanding of the management option for clinical speciality patients outside the CUH setting
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to undertake On-call duties
- Works well under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Dietitian
- Appropriate diploma/degree to Masters level - such as Masters in Advanced dietetic Practice / masters in Paediatric Dietetic practice or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Strong evidence of CPD (portfolio) with evidence of training in paediatrics and specialist clinical area.
Desirable
- Recognised training in specialist paediatric area.
- Recognised further training in paediatric dietetics.
- BDA Paediatric group member
Experience
Essential
- Significant level of general, acute paediatric dietetic experience including plus demonstrable clinical experience within a specialist area in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
- Evidence of working across a range of inpatient wards
- Demonstrable interest in working within paediatric dietetic clinical specialities
- Proven ability to perform at Band 7 level and work independently
- Proven development work
- MDT work with influential role and point of reference for the team
- Experience of audit and /or research leading to service review / development
- Talks/group/education session work
- Student Training experience
Desirable
- Speaker at training days / conferences at local, regional and national level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with current issues in paediatric dietetics
- In depth knowledge and up to date with clinical speciality practice and evidence
- Demonstrates good clinical practice
- Demonstrable evidence that able to carry a busy and complex caseload
Desirable
- Appreciates own limitations
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills/interpersonal skills
- Works well in a team and on own initiative
- Time management skills, organised and able to handle busy workload
- Be prepared to deal with complex and sensitive issues
- Be able to remain calm and able to concentrate intensely through distressing and emotional interviews
- Able to convey highly complex ideas in easily understood language
- Be able to function in clinical situations with many people present
- Able to demonstrate leadership attributes and lead a team
- Computer literature and adaptable to use a wide range of software
Desirable
- Understanding of the management option for clinical speciality patients outside the CUH setting
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to undertake On-call duties
- Works well under pressure
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).