Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian with energy and drive, to join our team.
We are part of the largest NHS acute trust in England, including the second largest tertiary children's hospital in London. We provide several tertiary paediatric services including Surgery, Cystic Fibrosis, Gastroenterology, Allergy, Neonatology, Neurology, Diabetes and PCCU. We have a diverse cultural and ethnic population and cover some of the most affluent as well as socially deprived areas of the country.
This role will be part of our expanded and innovative tertiary Paediatric Allergy service at the Royal London Hospital. You will work as an integral member of the Paediatric Dietetic team (31 Dietitians who work across 3 acute sites and in the community). The workload consists of specialist outpatient clinics. You will work alongside 2 other Specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitians, 4 Consultants and 4 CNS`S. You will have the opportunity to build your experience within Allergy and be involved in audit and research. 7.5 hours/week will also be dedicated to the School Meals Service.
You will ideally have at least three years of clinical dietetic experience, and one year in paediatrics. Allergy experience is essential. You must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
We have a well-established programme of quality improvement and research, and fully encourage CPD.
Main duties of the job
To be a highly specialist dietitian for dietetic interventions within the Paediatric Allergy Team.
Working within the multidisciplinary team to provide an effective dietetic service to complex patients and their families.
Working 7.5 hours/week for the school meals service
To support other team members to provide a highly specialized dietetic service.
- The post holder would undertake research and audit on a regular basis to ensure that practice is evidence based.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification.
- oPaediatric Dietetics Training
- oHCPC registered
- oIn-depth knowledge in Allergy and paediatrics.
Desirable
- oMember of relevant special clinical interest group e.g. Food Allergy Specialist Group
- oQualification in Paediatrics or Allergy or evidence of significant experience in these areas.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience working in Nutrition and Dietetics and experience within acute paediatrics.
- oUnderstanding of team dynamics and experience of working within a team.
- oExperience of working with Allergy patients
- oExperience of delivering undergraduate student supervision and clinical education to graduate standard in area of speciality.
- oExperience of Supervision of junior members of clinical staff.
Desirable
- oExperience of undertaking skin prick testing, adrenaline injector training, allergy management plan
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification.
- oPaediatric Dietetics Training
- oHCPC registered
- oIn-depth knowledge in Allergy and paediatrics.
Desirable
- oMember of relevant special clinical interest group e.g. Food Allergy Specialist Group
- oQualification in Paediatrics or Allergy or evidence of significant experience in these areas.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience working in Nutrition and Dietetics and experience within acute paediatrics.
- oUnderstanding of team dynamics and experience of working within a team.
- oExperience of working with Allergy patients
- oExperience of delivering undergraduate student supervision and clinical education to graduate standard in area of speciality.
- oExperience of Supervision of junior members of clinical staff.
Desirable
- oExperience of undertaking skin prick testing, adrenaline injector training, allergy management plan
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).
