Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Paediatric Dietitian to join our team at Watford General Hospital.
You will be part of a team of three Paediatric Dietitians covering a range of specialisms including neonates, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, allergy, and gastroenterology.
Our team consists of 17 Dietitians, both adult and paediatric, supporting a variety of inpatient wards across the hospitals.
Main duties of the job
You will develop the paediatric dietetic service along with the lead paediatric dietitian and work within multidisciplinary setting to enable the provision of best practice.
The post holder will be involved in specialist clinics, group education sessions and will act as a source of expertise.
The department is involved in the training and supervision of student dietitians and the training of other healthcare professionals. There are also opportunities for course funding both externally and through the department's links with the University of Hertfordshire.
We are committed to providing a quality service, promoting evidence based practice, audit and CPD. There are opportunities for training and development, together with regular journal clubs and study sessions.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent.
- HCPC registered.
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. Paediatric course.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of managing children with Diabetes, in Neonatal Unit, Cystic fibrosis, cardiac babies, gastroenterology, Diabetes and food allergies.
Experience:
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience.
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatrics.
- Up to date knowledge of all aspects of paediatric management of children with diabetes.
- Extensive clinical experience of working with children with diabetes and their families/carers.
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest groups e.g. Paediatric Group.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Nutrition & Dietetics degree or equivalent.
- HCPC registered.
Desirable
- Member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
- Post graduate study in specialist area of dietetics e.g. Paediatric course.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of managing children with Diabetes, in Neonatal Unit, Cystic fibrosis, cardiac babies, gastroenterology, Diabetes and food allergies.
Experience:
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience.
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatrics.
- Up to date knowledge of all aspects of paediatric management of children with diabetes.
- Extensive clinical experience of working with children with diabetes and their families/carers.
- Involvement in relevant specialist interest groups e.g. Paediatric Group.
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).
