Job summary
Join Our Team as an Exceptional Paediatric Dietitian!
Are you an experienced paediatric dietitian with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of young people and their families? Here's an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dynamic multi-professional team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals.
As a vital member of our team, you'll work closely with both outpatient and inpatient cases, providing crucial nutritional support to children. Your expertise in paediatrics will shine as you handle a diverse caseload with confidence and professionalism.
We're seeking a dietitian with a passion for paediatrics and a knack for communication and clinical excellence. If you're organized, confident, and eager to make a difference, you're the perfect fit!
You'll have the privilege of working under the guidance of our clinical lead for paediatric dietetics, ensuring you receive valuable mentorship and support. Plus, you'll regularly engage with our exceptional dietetic team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
We're committed to your continuous professional development! Our team participates in regular CPD activities to keep you on the cutting edge of paediatric dietetics, empowering you to provide the best care possible.
At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we're driven by care and compassion. We share a commitment to our trust care values, and you'll be an essential part of this meaningful journey.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached'.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Relevant validated course.
- Member of BDA including specialist group.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
- Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multiprofessional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff.
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious.
- Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding.
- Able to interpret and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources using professional judgement to solve problems and make decisions where there are a range of options.
- Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
- Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians.
- Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment.
- Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian.
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area.
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area.
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Able to make decisions within own work role guided by broad policies and guidelines, supported by team leader/clinical lead and multi-professional team.
- Able to travel to areas within and beyond the trust if required.
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Dietitian (4 year degree, post-graduate diploma or equivalent).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Relevant validated course.
- Member of BDA including specialist group.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including explaining, negotiating, motivating and training.
- Able to work as an integral member of dietetic and multiprofessional teams, building relationships with patients/carers, and other staff.
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information and respond to people who are distressed or anxious.
- Able to overcome difficulties in communication, including language barriers, and adapt approach to varying situations.
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding.
- Able to interpret and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources using professional judgement to solve problems and make decisions where there are a range of options.
- Able to plan and organise own workload, including daily tasks and longer term strategic planning, despite interruptions and changing priorities.
- Able to plan and organise the work of allocated student dietitians.
- Able to carry out anthropometric measurements accurately and use relevant equipment.
- Able to use a computer keyboard and relevant computer programmes.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian.
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area.
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a registered dietitian
- Able to apply additional depth of knowledge gained through experience to specialist area.
Desirable
- Experience of working in relevant specialist area/s.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Able to make decisions within own work role guided by broad policies and guidelines, supported by team leader/clinical lead and multi-professional team.
- Able to travel to areas within and beyond the trust if required.
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the service.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
