Job summary
We require an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated dietitian to join our friendly and innovative Paediatric Dietetic Team. You will join a team of 6 Paediatric Dietitians, but will providea specialist Paediatric Dietetic service as part of the Complications of Excess Weight (CEW) clinics. This role is an integral part of the CEW MDT, as defined by NHSE.
You will act as a source of expertise and to provide specialised nutrition and dietetic care to help with the management of severe obesity and the related complications.
This is an MDT service, which Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust provide for Kent & Medway.
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 the dietetic clinical lead for this service.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously within the field of Paediatric Dietetics with no supervision and lead on the organisation of dietetic care of children in the CEW clinics.
To provide dietetic advice for the conditions related to severe excess weight such as impaired glucose tolerance, dyslipidaemia, fatty infiltration of the liver etc.
To accept clinical responsibility for this designated caseload of children and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and time management
To undertake comprehensive dietary assessments in accordance with protocol specifications, analysing dietetic diaries, providing energy prescriptions and calculations of macro/micro nutrient content of diets as required. Where appropriate to provide on-going support in clinic for referred children, their parents/carers. To report to General Practitioner / HV or Community Nurse as needed. This involves a high level of technical and practical skill
To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition, diet history and social circumstances to use advanced clinical reasoning skills to interpret data
To provide specialist dietetic-led treatment programmes
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
- ability to undertake anthropometric measurements including body composition
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Knowledge of CEW and current management guidelines
- 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
- An understanding of Paediatric Service Provision within Community setting
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
- ability to undertake anthropometric measurements including body composition
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- Knowledge of CEW and current management guidelines
- 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
- An understanding of Paediatric Service Provision within Community setting
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
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).
