Job summary
Working Part time: 30 hours per week
We are offering an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian with an interested in Paediatrics to join our friendly team. We are a team of 5 Paediatric Dietitians and 1 Dietetic Assistant.
An enthusiasm for paediatrics is essential, and previous experience would be beneficial. However, full training can be provided and post could be offered as a Band 5 to 6 training post - please indicate in your application if you are interested in this option. You will be supported by experienced Paediatric Dietitians and the wider MDT. We can offer a robust in-house training programme, with options for further CPD.
The post holder will provide dietetic support for paediatric conditions, including cows' milk allergy, oral and enteral nutrition support, diabetes and feeding issues. This role may include delivering an open age clinic in primary care. The post holder will also cover the paediatric ward at the Countess of Chester (including delivering teaching for Level 3 carb counting). The successful candidate will be based at the Countess of Chester and may attend other locations inc. Ellesmere Port Hospital and GP surgeries.
We are looking for HCPC registered dietitians ideally with recent UK NHS clinical experience. Given the clinical nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to perform their duties on-site at the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical role working within children and families. You will have a high degree of autonomy in your clinical practice and day-to-day organisation of your workload, within the context of a supportive team of peers.
Your application should include details of your recent clinical experience including any areas of specialism. We also require details of your qualifications, CPD and registration.
The successful applicant will be expected to travel between the two main hospital sites (The Countess of Chester Hospital and Ellesmere Port Hospital), and to carry out community visits as needed so a full UK driving licence and access to a car will be beneficial.
About us
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:
- The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
- Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
- Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in nutrition and dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant student training course or qualification
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience
- Evidence of post graduate short courses
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Knowledge of current best practice in specialist dietetic area
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Supervisory skills and/or first line management experience
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills (verbal and non verbal)
- Evidence of group working and team working
- Evidence of audit and/or research work
- Evidence of participation in health, safety and risk management
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
- Ability to organise and respond to complex information, and work under pressure
- Good computer skills
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in nutrition and dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant student training course or qualification
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience
- Evidence of post graduate short courses
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Knowledge of current best practice in specialist dietetic area
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Supervisory skills and/or first line management experience
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills (verbal and non verbal)
- Evidence of group working and team working
- Evidence of audit and/or research work
- Evidence of participation in health, safety and risk management
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
- Ability to organise and respond to complex information, and work under pressure
- Good computer skills
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
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).
