Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Dietetic team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children in the post of Specialist Paediatric Dietitian for Neonatology. The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian provides an expert dietetic service for the Neonatal Unit and will work together with the Lead Neonatal Dietitian for this service. The Regional Neonatal Unit at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol is a Level 3 Surgical Unit with 31 cots. Our NICU provides a mix of intensive care, high dependency and special care facilities to babies that need extra care from birth to approximately four weeks post term. We are a specialist referral centre for neonatal surgery and cardiology and admit many babies from all over the South West, South Wales and occasionally further afield.
The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian is a valuable member of a multidisciplinary team working closely with Consultant Neonatologists, pharmacist, staff nurses, other AHPs such as SLT, OT and physio. The Specialist Dietitian also provides support and leadership to the Neonatal Outreach team and monthly outpatient clinics.
The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian also undertakes any other reasonable duties, which may be identified in consultation with the Head of Paediatric Dietetics.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian will provide a comprehensive specialised dietetic service on the neonatal unit, which includes relevant education and or training to all healthcare professionals, carers and other workers involved in the care of neonates.
The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian will contribute to all relevant activities involved in this, e.g., ward rounds, outpatient clinics, training for other healthcare and patient groups, meetings, audit and research. They will also take the lead to develop and update nutritional guidelines, standards of practice and patient information booklets. The Specialist Paediatric Dietitian will be committed to the maintenance of personal specialist expertise, which is current, relevant and accessible.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified paediatric dietitian at Band 6 level or above
- Experience working in Neonatal specialities
- Working as part of a multi-professional team
- Student training
- Providing supervision to junior dietitians
Desirable
- Experience of Research and Development
- Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
- Experience of Audit
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree / Post graduate qualification in nutrition & / or dietetics
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association membership
- Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice e.g. British Dietetic Association Paediatric Modules
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course (Basic)
Apptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Time Management
- Teaching / Presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades
- Computer skills and use of dietary analysis programs
- Strong clinical reasoning
- Promotes professional interests
- Good communication skills at all levels, both oral and written
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Behaviour change & motivational interviewing skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified paediatric dietitian at Band 6 level or above
- Experience working in Neonatal specialities
- Working as part of a multi-professional team
- Student training
- Providing supervision to junior dietitians
Desirable
- Experience of Research and Development
- Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
- Experience of Audit
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree / Post graduate qualification in nutrition & / or dietetics
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association membership
- Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice e.g. British Dietetic Association Paediatric Modules
- Clinical Supervisory Skills Course (Basic)
Apptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Time Management
- Teaching / Presentation skills in a variety of settings and to professional groups/grades
- Computer skills and use of dietary analysis programs
- Strong clinical reasoning
- Promotes professional interests
- Good communication skills at all levels, both oral and written
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Behaviour change & motivational interviewing skills
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
