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Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Dietitian

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Job summary

Paediatric Dietitian

Department: Child Health

Working pattern: 37.5 hrs per week

Contract: Permanent

Band: 6

We are looking to recruit an ambitious and proactive dietitian to join our friendly paediatric dietetic team. The successful applicant will ideally have post graduate clinical experience in paediatrics but we will consider those who are new to this field that are highly motivated as we are a supportive team. Teamwork and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of the paediatric dietetic team.
  • To provide a highly specialised nutrition and dietetic service to the child health business unit, working at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and in the local community to ensure high standards of care in line with evidence based practice and national guidelines.
  • To contribute towards service developments through audit and patient surveys, driving changes that improve patient care.
  • To manage and prioritise a delegated caseload, including diabetes, home enteral nutrition and a cow's milk allergy group session.
  • To advise medical and nursing staff on the appropriate use of prescribable specialist food products and formulas.
  • To participate in the training of student dietitians.

About us

The post holder will be based at the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital although cross site working may be required with the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.

We work closely with the dietetic department which consists of a team of 25 dietitians, 2 nutrition specialist nurses, 3 dietetic assistants and 2 secretaries. As a department, we are involved in student training and take students on their A, B and C placements. We are committed to appraisal and continued professional development and have excellent clerical and IT support.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-FCSS5131

Job locations

Basingstoke

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post has a wide variety within it. As well as covering the childrens ward in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, the post holder will have a weekly general clinic; they will also be a part of the diabetes MDT attending regular clinics and providing support for newly diagnosed patients. The post holder will also manage the home enteral nutrition caseload and cover the cow's milk allergy group.

There will be opportunities for CPD, audit and service development.Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post has a wide variety within it. As well as covering the childrens ward in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, the post holder will have a weekly general clinic; they will also be a part of the diabetes MDT attending regular clinics and providing support for newly diagnosed patients. The post holder will also manage the home enteral nutrition caseload and cover the cow's milk allergy group.

There will be opportunities for CPD, audit and service development.Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
  • Registered with the HCPC as a dietitian

Desirable

  • post gradute qualification in paediatrics

Experience

Essential

  • broad range of clinical dietetic experience including some in paediatrics

Desirable

  • Experience of paediatrics
  • Experience with type 1 diabetes

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Clinical supervision skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
  • Registered with the HCPC as a dietitian

Desirable

  • post gradute qualification in paediatrics

Experience

Essential

  • broad range of clinical dietetic experience including some in paediatrics

Desirable

  • Experience of paediatrics
  • Experience with type 1 diabetes

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Clinical supervision 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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basingstoke

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


Employer's website

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Paediatric Dietetic Team Lead

Grace Allmark

grace.allmark@hhft.nhs.uk

01256313232

Details

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

251-FCSS5131

Job locations

Basingstoke

Basingstoke

RG24 9NA


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