Job summary
This post is an exciting opportunity to work within a proactive and dynamic team consisting of 7 paediatric dietitians and 2 dietetic assistants. We are looking to recruit a motivated dietitian who has varied clinical experience and a strong interest in paediatric dietetics. Applicants with less practice in this field who are highly motivated will also be considered. Teamwork and excellent communication skills are essential for this role
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the paediatric team across the Trust. The clinical remit of this post will be within paediatric diabetes.
The Dietetic Department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is friendly department of around 25 staff spread across 2 main sites (Basingstoke and Winchester) with excellent support from our 2 secretaries.
Continued professional development is actively promoted through various initiatives such as work based shadowing, conferences and dietetic interest group meetings relevant to the post. The department is actively involved in the training of dietetic students from 2 universities. There are opportunities to deliver training to other members of the MDT, and group education sessions for patient groups.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
For an informal chat about this post please contact Jessica Robson, Paediatric Dietitian and RHCH Team Lead on 01962 824731 / jessica.robson@hhft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
For an informal chat about this post please contact Jessica Robson, Paediatric Dietitian and RHCH Team Lead on 01962 824731 / jessica.robson@hhft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc nutrition and dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Post registration qualification(s) in field of paediatrics, diabetes and neonates
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
- Member of relevant special interest group
- Project management learning and/or development
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience in working in paediatrics, diabetes and neonates
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
- A broad awareness and understanding of current health issues and to demonstrate a good understanding of DOH plans and recent initiatives
- Awareness of local and national agenda within the paediatric diabetes
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision and mentorship including, employee relations, performance, conduct and training needs analysis
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Highly self-motivated. Possesses high work standards, helps others to set attainable goals, wants to improve, to be more effective and efficient measures progress against targets.
- Organisational and ongoing planning skills including own workload
- Advanced communication skills including; the ability to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner; to liaise effectively; to understand and disseminate multifaceted information
- Flexibility. Able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
Other specific requirements
Essential
- Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasion
- Access to own vehicle, which can be insured for business use
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc nutrition and dietetics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Post registration qualification(s) in field of paediatrics, diabetes and neonates
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards
- Member of relevant special interest group
- Project management learning and/or development
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience in working in paediatrics, diabetes and neonates
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
- A broad awareness and understanding of current health issues and to demonstrate a good understanding of DOH plans and recent initiatives
- Awareness of local and national agenda within the paediatric diabetes
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision and mentorship including, employee relations, performance, conduct and training needs analysis
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Highly self-motivated. Possesses high work standards, helps others to set attainable goals, wants to improve, to be more effective and efficient measures progress against targets.
- Organisational and ongoing planning skills including own workload
- Advanced communication skills including; the ability to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner; to liaise effectively; to understand and disseminate multifaceted information
- Flexibility. Able to adapt to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments
Other specific requirements
Essential
- Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasion
- Access to own vehicle, which can be insured for business use
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).
