Job summary
Band 7 Surgical Dietitian
Fixed term (1 year maternity cover) 37.5 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Dietitian to join the Surgery, ITU & Respiratory Dietetics Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
You will be responsible for delivering a dietetics service to patients under the care of the specialised neonatal and paediatric surgical team (SNAPS). The caseload includes inpatients on the surgical ward, remote outpatient consultations and weekly attendance at the surgical parenteral nutrition round. We are looking for an individual with significant acute general paediatric experience.
If you would like further information please contact Hannah Day, Team Leader Hannah.day@gosh.nhs.uk or Kelly Watson, Interim Head of Dietetics Kelly.watson@gosh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the provision of a comprehensive and quality dietetic service for both in-patients and out-patients working to agreed standards, policies and procedures
- Using highly specialised knowledge to provide high quality nutritional care for patients managed under the specialised neonatal and paediatric surgical team (SNAPS).
- On-going assessment of the patient's needs and making clinical decisions regarding the necessary nutritional support and dietary interventions for all children in the caseload considering their diagnosis, diet history, growth and biochemical parameters and any relevant drug treatments
- Close liaison with the diet service technicians and tasks to support the operation and functions of the Special Feeds Unit and Diet Kitchen (when required)
- Supervising the work of the dietetic assistants and support workers
- Teaching and supporting Band 6 dietitians, diet service technicians, dietetic assistants, dietetic support workers, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on all aspects of surgical nutrition through informal tutorials and formal study days and mandatory induction events
- Training the multidisciplinary team in anthropometry and feeding practices
- Freedom to act interpreting the Health Professions Council code of conduct and working to all agreed standards, policies and procedures within the department and the Trust
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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.
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.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent post-graduate qualification
- Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification such as MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics - modules or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge/Working hours
Essential
- Post-registration experience working in general dietetics
- Significant experience of working in paediatric dietetics at band 6/7 level
- Knowledge of surgical dietetics or a specialist area of dietetics
- Ability to provide weekend on-call service
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
- Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills
- Excellent computer literacy and the ability to use different programmes eg: Word, excel
- Good time management
- Ability to work as part of a team and MDT
- Ability to adapt to news of working which is beneficial to the service
- Experience in audit /teaching
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent post-graduate qualification
- Registered as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification such as MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics - modules or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge/Working hours
Essential
- Post-registration experience working in general dietetics
- Significant experience of working in paediatric dietetics at band 6/7 level
- Knowledge of surgical dietetics or a specialist area of dietetics
- Ability to provide weekend on-call service
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to contribute to the development of dietetic practice
- Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills
- Excellent computer literacy and the ability to use different programmes eg: Word, excel
- Good time management
- Ability to work as part of a team and MDT
- Ability to adapt to news of working which is beneficial to the service
- Experience in audit /teaching
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
