Job summary
Are you an aspiring paediatric dietitian looking for your first job? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.
We are offering a band 5 to 6 development role which would be suitable for a newly qualified dietitian or someone looking to further develop their paediatric skills. We are based at the Great Western Hospital and our friendly and supportive team consists of dietitians, dietetic assistants, nutrition nurses and admin team.
Our paediatric teams supports our inpatient ward, neonatal unit, general paediatric outpatient clinics, Type 1 diabetes service and home enterally fed babies and children.
We are committed to learning and development and provide placement opportunities for T level students, pre registration dietitians & apprentices. We have excellent access to CPD opportunities.
Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or would like to arrange a visit.
Main duties of the job
Band 5
To provide effective dietetic treatment for a delegated caseload of paediatric in-patients and out-patients at the Great Western Hospital with support and training provided by specialist paediatric dietitians to ensure appropriate professional conduct and development.
Band 6
The post holder will provide and support the development of the dietetic service for paediatric patients.Other aspects of the role include working as a key part of multidisciplinary and dietetic teams, participating in student training, work experience and return to practice programmes within the department and supporting the development of Dietetic outcomes.To take the lead on department wide priority, project or representative role for the team.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached both job descriptions.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached both job descriptions.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications Band 5
Essential
- Degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics or Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable
- Member of relevant BDA special interest group (e.g. PEN Group, community Group)
- CPD relevant to elements of post
- Previous experience of student training
- Student Supervisory Skills training
Experience Band 5
Essential
- Supervised dietetic placement - evidence of B & C placements or recent band 5 experience
- Recent experience of working within a team
- Recent experience of working with MUST (or similar)
- Recent evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Recent experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient and or staff education programmes
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of management of nutritional issues
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with vulnerable people or children
- Experience of working in paediatric dietetics
Qualifications Band 6
Essential
- Degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics or Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- CPD relevant to elements of post
- Student Supervisory Skills training
Desirable
- Member of relevant BDA special interest group (e.g. Neurosciences, PENG)
Experience Band 6
Essential
- Current relevant band 5/6 experience
- Current experience of working with patients with the conditions covered by this post
- Current experience of working within a team
- Evidence of current Continuous Professional Development
- Current experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of education programmes to a range of health professionals
- Evidence of using evidence-based practice
- Evidence of service/quality improvement
- Previous experience of student training
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Recent experience of audit
- Experience of working in community or primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications Band 5
Essential
- Degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics or Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of British Dietetic Association
Desirable
- Member of relevant BDA special interest group (e.g. PEN Group, community Group)
- CPD relevant to elements of post
- Previous experience of student training
- Student Supervisory Skills training
Experience Band 5
Essential
- Supervised dietetic placement - evidence of B & C placements or recent band 5 experience
- Recent experience of working within a team
- Recent experience of working with MUST (or similar)
- Recent evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Recent experience in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient and or staff education programmes
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of management of nutritional issues
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with vulnerable people or children
- Experience of working in paediatric dietetics
Qualifications Band 6
Essential
- Degree or post graduate diploma in Dietetics or Nutrition & Dietetics
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- CPD relevant to elements of post
- Student Supervisory Skills training
Desirable
- Member of relevant BDA special interest group (e.g. Neurosciences, PENG)
Experience Band 6
Essential
- Current relevant band 5/6 experience
- Current experience of working with patients with the conditions covered by this post
- Current experience of working within a team
- Evidence of current Continuous Professional Development
- Current experience in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of education programmes to a range of health professionals
- Evidence of using evidence-based practice
- Evidence of service/quality improvement
- Previous experience of student training
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Recent experience of audit
- Experience of working in community or primary care
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).
