Job summary
We require an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated dietitian to join our friendly and innovative Paediatric Dietetic Team, to cover a maternity leave for up to 12 months. You will be part of a team of 6 Paediatric Dietitians, covering a variety of specialties including inpatients, outpatients, CEW, allergy, diabetes, gastroenterology and home enteral nutrition. We would welcome an informal conversation with you to discuss your areas of interest and would also consider flexible working opportunities/ job share. You will contribute to the wider integrated acute and community Dietetic Service for the population of Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley and the Dietetic Outpatient service for Bexley residents.
Within your clinical role you will work in different settings and work closely with the multidisciplinary paediatric teams across primary, secondary and tertiary care, so excellent communication skills are essential. You will already have clinical paediatric experience and will be able to take on the clinical lead for one of the paediatric dietetic specialties we support and provide supervision for junior members of the team. You will also be involved in the review and development of departmental and organisational guidelines and provide training programmes for the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist Paediatric Dietetic service to infants and children (0-16 years) including Special Needs Children, under the care of the Consultant Paediatricians in Darent Valley Hospital, and General Practitioners and Community Paediatricians in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley and Bexley.
To provide specialist dietetic care to children being tube fed at home
To be an integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Paediatric Teams at Darent Valley Hospital, and contribute when necessary to the Multi-Disciplinary Teams for Willow Ward, for Gastroenterology, for Eating Disorders and Multi-Disciplinary Dysphagia Team for Pre-school Children.
To provide education and training to trained Nursing staff, Doctors, General Practitioners and other Primary Care Professionals and to Student Nurses, Students in Primary Care professions and Dietetic Students within the department
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, please see the detailed job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Post-graduate diploma or equivalent qualification
- Registered Dietitian with HCPC
- 1st and 2nd Modules of qualification in Paediatrics
- Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education
- Trained in facilitated learning for under-graduate practice placements
Desirable
- BDA membership
- Member of BDA Paediatric Group and the BDA Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Sub-Group
- 3rd and 4th Modules of qualification in Paediatrics
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision
- Able to plan workload and supervise more junior staff, dietetic support workers and students
- Able to work in a team
- Good communication skills- verbal and written
- Good IT skills
- ability to teach effectively
- Able to evaluate and be critical of oneself
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Awareness of developments in the NHS
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Able to audit practice and make recommendation's for change
- Contribute to safe and effective patient care
Desirable
- Developing service standards
- Counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of use of protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions
- Varied clinical experience with paediatrics (0-16 years)
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience of which at least 2 years Paediatrics
Knowledge & Interest
Essential
- Motivation and interest towards extending skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of personal accountability and responsibilities as laid down by the rules of professional conduct
- Evidence of awareness of need for professional development and responsibility
- Able to plan and deliver workloads to support requirements of the post
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing ideas and developing services
- A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs
Dispostition
Essential
- Polite, pleasant and understanding manner.
- Ability to be adaptable to meet changing requirements and needs
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to plan and action patient focused care pathways
Desirable
- An innovative and holistic approach to patient care
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work within an acute NHS Hospital/ community setting
- Current work permit
- Current driving licence
Desirable
- Own transport
- An understanding of Paediatric service provision within the community
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Post-graduate diploma or equivalent qualification
- Registered Dietitian with HCPC
- 1st and 2nd Modules of qualification in Paediatrics
- Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education
- Trained in facilitated learning for under-graduate practice placements
Desirable
- BDA membership
- Member of BDA Paediatric Group and the BDA Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Sub-Group
- 3rd and 4th Modules of qualification in Paediatrics
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to work safely and effectively without direct supervision
- Able to plan workload and supervise more junior staff, dietetic support workers and students
- Able to work in a team
- Good communication skills- verbal and written
- Good IT skills
- ability to teach effectively
- Able to evaluate and be critical of oneself
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Awareness of developments in the NHS
- Leadership skills and qualities
- Able to audit practice and make recommendation's for change
- Contribute to safe and effective patient care
Desirable
- Developing service standards
- Counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of use of protocols and care pathways for specific interventions and conditions
- Varied clinical experience with paediatrics (0-16 years)
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience of which at least 2 years Paediatrics
Knowledge & Interest
Essential
- Motivation and interest towards extending skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of personal accountability and responsibilities as laid down by the rules of professional conduct
- Evidence of awareness of need for professional development and responsibility
- Able to plan and deliver workloads to support requirements of the post
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing ideas and developing services
- A knowledge of and experience in working with different cultures and religious beliefs
Dispostition
Essential
- Polite, pleasant and understanding manner.
- Ability to be adaptable to meet changing requirements and needs
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to plan and action patient focused care pathways
Desirable
- An innovative and holistic approach to patient care
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to work within an acute NHS Hospital/ community setting
- Current work permit
- Current driving licence
Desirable
- Own transport
- An understanding of Paediatric service provision within the community
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
