Job summary
We are delighted to advertise a newly funded post for a Registered Dietitian with interest or experience in paediatrics & neonatology to join our growing paediatric team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic dietitian with a passion for making a difference in the lives of babies, children and families.
We are a friendly, supportive and dynamic team of of 30 clinical staff with excellent admin support. We pride ourselves on growth and development, and support members of the team to undertake relevant training. We also take students on placement from BCU and Coventry University.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in the neonatal intensive care unit, children's ward, outpatient and community settings to deliver a high quality dietetics service to neonates, babies, children and their carers.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as"Good"by CQC. We have achievednumerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With the team leader the successful candidate will develop, deliver and evaluate the dietetic service to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Your role will include general and specialist paediatric clinics.
You will undertake assessments of babies and children requiring nutrition & dietetic interventions including enteral and parenteral feeding.
This role includes responding to queries from carers, health visitors and GPs, and community visits for children with complex needs, working closely with members of the MDT.
You will support the training & development of student dietitians on clinical placement, apprentice dietitians and junior members of the team.
You will undertake and contribute to projects and audits to ensure continued quality of care and service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With the team leader the successful candidate will develop, deliver and evaluate the dietetic service to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Your role will include general and specialist paediatric clinics.
You will undertake assessments of babies and children requiring nutrition & dietetic interventions including enteral and parenteral feeding.
This role includes responding to queries from carers, health visitors and GPs, and community visits for children with complex needs, working closely with members of the MDT.
You will support the training & development of student dietitians on clinical placement, apprentice dietitians and junior members of the team.
You will undertake and contribute to projects and audits to ensure continued quality of care and service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications & registration
Essential
- HCPC Registration in Dietetics
Experience and learning
Essential
- Enthusiasm for paediatrics and neonatology
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate learning in paediatrics and neonatology
- Experience working in neonatology or paediatrics
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written & spoken English
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between community sites
Person Specification
Qualifications & registration
Essential
- HCPC Registration in Dietetics
Experience and learning
Essential
- Enthusiasm for paediatrics and neonatology
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate learning in paediatrics and neonatology
- Experience working in neonatology or paediatrics
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written & spoken English
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between community sites
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).
