Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian with energy and drive, to join our team.
The role will cover the tertiary Paediatric Gastroenterology dietetic 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). The workload consists of both inpatient and outpatients and you will work alongside a Specialist 8a Paediatric Gastroenterology Dietitian and 2 other band 7 Gastroenterology Dietitians, 5 Consultants, 1 Professor and the MDT which consists of clinical nurse specialists, and a pharmacist. You will also have the opportunity to build your experience within other paediatric specialities.
You will ideally have good paediatric clinical dietetic experience, with significant experience in acute paediatrics. Gastroenterology experience is essential. You must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. You will join a large friendly team of Childrens Therapists.
We have a well-established programme of quality improvement and research, and fully encourage CPD. This is a genuine opportunity to develop your acute paediatric skills.
For more information please contact Minal Patel (Lead Gastroenterology Dietitian). Minal.patel3@nhs.net or 07956381946
Main duties of the job
To work independently in the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure effective and safe practice.
Workload will be managed and prioritised effectively in relevant setting. Managers and team will be updated with any service developments and subsequent requirements as well as emerging research and evidence in the specialist field.
Any appropriate Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings are attended and to act as an advocate for the patients' nutrition ensuring that the MDT is made aware/understand its significance.
Targets set by the line manager will be achieved.
Training of health care professionals will be undertaken where appropriate and where the need is highlighted to do so to improve practice.
Responsibility for mentoring and supervision of other staff.
Working to a senior specialist level in dietetics for Gastroenterology.
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 and knowledge
Essential
- oBSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
- oPaediatric Dietetics Training
- oHCPC registered
- oIn-depth knowledge in nutrition support and paediatrics.
Desirable
- oMember of relevant special clinical interest group Supervision training.
- oQualification in Paediatrics or Gastroenterology 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 gastroenterology 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.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work effectively single handedly with individuals and groups
- oAbility to demonstrate behaviour change facilitation/ motivational interviewing.
- oAbility to problem solve, analyse complex clinical problems and create practical solutions to provide best clinical care
- oLeadership skills.
- oAccurate anthropometric measurements and skills eg weights, heights, skinfold calipers to assess patients nutritional status and devise clinical plan.
- oAbility to provide highly specialised advice concerning the care of patients.
- oProven Audit skills
- oTo have effective presentation skills.
- oRegularly undertakes R&D activity eg. Critical Appraisal.
- oAbility to take own initiative and to be the lead for clinical speciality.
Desirable
- oTo have participated in research.
Personal and people development
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
- oUnderstanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests.
- oAbility to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better.
- oAbility to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a greater understanding of learning needs and evidence of facilitations skills.
Communication
Essential
- oThe ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- oCan demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- oAbility to communicate life threatening/complex medical conditions in a sensitive and easily understandable language
- oExcellent oral and written communication skills with people e.g via advocacy/interpreters
Specific requirements
Essential
- oConfident.
- oSelf-motivated
- oFlexible, adaptable and creative.
- oAble to set priorities and meet deadlines in spite of repeated interruptions.
- oAble to reflect and appraise own performance
- oAble to deal with distressed client's relatives and staff.
- oAble to maintain effective working relationships with relevant colleagues.
- oAble to organise complex information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- oBSc Nutrition & Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
- oPaediatric Dietetics Training
- oHCPC registered
- oIn-depth knowledge in nutrition support and paediatrics.
Desirable
- oMember of relevant special clinical interest group Supervision training.
- oQualification in Paediatrics or Gastroenterology 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 gastroenterology 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.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work effectively single handedly with individuals and groups
- oAbility to demonstrate behaviour change facilitation/ motivational interviewing.
- oAbility to problem solve, analyse complex clinical problems and create practical solutions to provide best clinical care
- oLeadership skills.
- oAccurate anthropometric measurements and skills eg weights, heights, skinfold calipers to assess patients nutritional status and devise clinical plan.
- oAbility to provide highly specialised advice concerning the care of patients.
- oProven Audit skills
- oTo have effective presentation skills.
- oRegularly undertakes R&D activity eg. Critical Appraisal.
- oAbility to take own initiative and to be the lead for clinical speciality.
Desirable
- oTo have participated in research.
Personal and people development
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
- oUnderstanding of own Knowledge and Skills and ability to identify learning needs and interests.
- oAbility to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to do current job better.
- oAbility to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a greater understanding of learning needs and evidence of facilitations skills.
Communication
Essential
- oThe ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- oCan demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
- oAbility to communicate life threatening/complex medical conditions in a sensitive and easily understandable language
- oExcellent oral and written communication skills with people e.g via advocacy/interpreters
Specific requirements
Essential
- oConfident.
- oSelf-motivated
- oFlexible, adaptable and creative.
- oAble to set priorities and meet deadlines in spite of repeated interruptions.
- oAble to reflect and appraise own performance
- oAble to deal with distressed client's relatives and staff.
- oAble to maintain effective working relationships with relevant colleagues.
- oAble to organise complex 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).
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).
