Band 6 Community Paediatric Primary Care Dietitian

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian, to join the well-established Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service (LNDS) on a full or part time fixed term contract for 12 months. The post holder will manage a caseload of paediatric patients receiving enteral nutrition in the community, including at home and schools as well as either CAMHS ED or general paediatrics (depending on experience). Although the primary focus is paediatric specialities there are strong links with the adult team. This friendly, forward thinking and supportive team consists of Dietitians, Dietetic Assistant Practitioners, Dietetic Support Workers and administrative staff. The HENS team is involved in pre-discharge training and preparation, post-discharge monitoring, coordination of supplies of feed and equipment, maintenance of enteral feeding tubes, and provision of a trouble-shooting service for families and professionals. We have close working relationships with the wide network of healthcare, social care and education professionals involved with our patients, such as Leicestershires Diana Nurses and acute trust services.

Main duties of the job

Experience in clinical paediatrics, CAMHS ED, or home enteral feeding is preferred, but applicants with a strong interest in paediatric specialities will be supported through training or a development role. Strong communication skills and a proactive, handson approach are essential for working effectively with patients, carers, and professionals. The service offers a paediatric CPD forum and close links with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Dietitians, providing broad development opportunities. There is growing involvement in research, audit, and support for student dietitians on A, B, and C placements. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Nutrition and Dietetic Service delivers care to adults and children across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, covering outpatient clinics, domiciliary visits, inpatients, mental health, learning disabilities, specialist weight management, and work with nurseries and schools. The post is based at the Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetic Service Headquarters near the M1/M69 junction. A full driving licence and access to a car during working hours are required. For further information, contact Claire Blakeman (0116 2227161, Claire.Blakeman@nhs.net) or Laura Allen (0116 2227170, laura.allen70@nhs.net).

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible wor

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

OSL House,East Link

Meridian Business Park

Leicester

Leicestersire

LE19 1XU

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

OSL House,East Link

Meridian Business Park

Leicester

Leicestersire

LE19 1XU

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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