Job summary
Due to promotion of our current post holder we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic dietitian with energy and drive, to join our team. The post is suitable for new graduate Dietitian, or Dietitian currently working at band 5 level seeking paediatric experience.
The role is in general paediatrics. The general Paediatric caseload is very varied and is based at the Royal London Hospital, you will also spend 1 day /week at Newham University Hospital. You will be trained in paediatric dietetics and will see inpatients and outpatients. You will also have the opportunity to build your experience within other paediatric specialities.
You must have excellent communication skills and enjoy working within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. You will join a large friendly team of 31 Paediatric Dietitians across 3 acute sites and into the community. We are also part of a large team of Children's Therapists.
You will be supported to achieve your learning and development needs, including Band 5 competencies. We also 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.
Main duties of the job
To work together with the paediatric dietetic team to provide an effective dietetic service to paediatric in-patients and outpatients at The Royal London Hospital and Newham University Hospital. To ensure that research and audit is undertaken on a regular basis to ensure 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
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
- HCPC registered
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in acute and/or community setting
- Demonstrable experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and understanding team dynamics
- Documented evidence of commitment to CPD
- Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to everyday practice
- Ability to research and interpret literature and apply to own practice to ensure clinical practice is up to date
- Ability to undertake audit and change practice in accordance to findings
Desirable
- Previous experience working as Dietitian, or Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
- Previous experience in paediatrics
- Previous experience working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out a dietetic assessment using the ABCDE structure, and devise an appropriate and safe dietetic plan
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills i.e. managing own workload
- Ability to demonstrate behaviour change / motivational interviewing through dietetic consultations
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Computer Literacy i.e. Microsoft word, Powerpoint, Excel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics or relevant postgraduate qualification
- HCPC registered
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in acute and/or community setting
- Demonstrable experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and understanding team dynamics
- Documented evidence of commitment to CPD
- Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to everyday practice
- Ability to research and interpret literature and apply to own practice to ensure clinical practice is up to date
- Ability to undertake audit and change practice in accordance to findings
Desirable
- Previous experience working as Dietitian, or Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
- Previous experience in paediatrics
- Previous experience working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out a dietetic assessment using the ABCDE structure, and devise an appropriate and safe dietetic plan
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills i.e. managing own workload
- Ability to demonstrate behaviour change / motivational interviewing through dietetic consultations
- Able to reflect and appraise own performance
- Computer Literacy i.e. Microsoft word, Powerpoint, Excel
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).
