Paediatric Dietitian

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A post has arisen for a Dietitian to join the friendly, busy and supportive Dietetic Department at the Children's Hospital in Birmingham. The hospital covers all major Paediatric specialties, and is a regional centre for oncology, cardiology, renal dialysis, gastrointestinal disorders, CF, stem cell transplant and metabolic disease and a supraregional centre for cardiothoracic surgery, hepatology and small bowel transplantation.

This is a rotational post, rotating between the following specialties:

General paediatrics, gastroenterology, oncology, surgery, Ketogenic Diets and cardiology. There will also be opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of specialties other than your main caseload as cover for colleagues absence or as a shadowing opportunity.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual with a range of post registration experience as a clinical Dietitian, including ideally but not essentially some Paediatrics. It is however essential that you have a genuine passion for working in Paediatrics. The department is busy and active, and you need to be an individual with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills who thrives on working in a fast paced environment.

You must be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development, have excellent communication skills, be friendly, enthusiastic and be able to work as a proactive member of the multi-disciplinary team

In exchange you will receive a wide range of experience and development opportunities across a number of clinical specialities and the support of a large team of experienced and knowledgeable Paediatric Dietitians.

Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Please email Karen Poulton, Team Leader ( K.poulton@nhs.net) or

Carolyn Patchell, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics (Carolyn.patchell@nhs.net)

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-24-6537197-DMUT

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Dietetic Degree or Post graduate Diploma or Masters in Dietetics
HCPC Registration as Dietitian

Desirable

Member of BDA Paediatric Group
Completion of Masters level Paediatric Dietetic training

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

A range of post registration experience including evidence of MDT working
Evidence of a strong interest in Paediatric Dietetics

Desirable

Post registration experience of managing Paediatric Patients
Evidence of CPD relevant to Paediatrics
Experience of teaching children and young people

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with children, carers and professionals
Ability to motivate others to change
Able to analyse clinical , nutritional and biochemical data to devise a treatment plan
Able to organise own workload and that of others to ensure completion of clinical and non clinical work to deadlines
Use of word, email, excel and databases for communication and collation and collection of patient data
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, adjusting plans to meet priorities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Dietetic Degree or Post graduate Diploma or Masters in Dietetics
HCPC Registration as Dietitian

Desirable

Member of BDA Paediatric Group
Completion of Masters level Paediatric Dietetic training

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

A range of post registration experience including evidence of MDT working
Evidence of a strong interest in Paediatric Dietetics

Desirable

Post registration experience of managing Paediatric Patients
Evidence of CPD relevant to Paediatrics
Experience of teaching children and young people

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with children, carers and professionals
Ability to motivate others to change
Able to analyse clinical , nutritional and biochemical data to devise a treatment plan
Able to organise own workload and that of others to ensure completion of clinical and non clinical work to deadlines
Use of word, email, excel and databases for communication and collation and collection of patient data
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, adjusting plans to meet priorities

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.