Job summary
Are you looking to further your experience as a specialised paediatric dietitian whilst working as part of a dynamic forward-thinking team in a tertiary children's hospital? We are a friendly department of 32 dietitians, supported by dietetic support workers, Special Feed Unit staff and an administrative team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and pro-active paediatric dietitian to join our paediatric intensive care, high dependency unit/s and surgery team on a fixed term maternity leave cover. The post provides a PICU nutrition service within our tertiary centre for children receiving cardiac or upper GI surgery and those admitted for burns and multi trauma across the Southwest region. The post holder will be involved in critical care, high dependency and transition to the specialist wards, as well as providing support and supervision to other members within the dietetic team. We are also a student trainer.
Main duties of the job
To apply for this post, you will ideally have previous clinical paediatric experience in at least one specialist area and have an interest in developing your paediatric intensive care dietetic skills using the BDA PICU Dietitian competency framework at band 6/7 level.
We have advertised this as full time 12-month fixed term maternity leave post at band 7 level, but will consider a suitably experienced AfC band 6 paediatric dietitian
Our department is committed to student training, quality improvement, research and audit. All staff are supported with regular meetings with their supervisor. We pride ourselves on our commitment to continuing professional development
We have good clerical, dietetic support worker and IM&T support. We are part of the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). Bristol is a vibrant, fun city that is full of opportunities and a gateway to the Southwest.
We actively encourage you to contact us regarding this post in advance and we welcome any questions you may have. Please call 0117 342 8011 and ask to speak with Jason Beyers or Heather Norris. Alternatively, you could email Jason.beyers@uhbw.nhs.uk or Heather.norris@uhbw.nhs.uk
Interviews will be held via an online platform. You will be expected to complete a 10-minute presentation as part of the interview process.
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, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree/Post graduate qualification in Dietetics
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice e.g. British Dietetic Association Paediatric Modules
- British Dietetic Association membership
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified dietitian at minimum Band 6 level or above
- Experience working in Paediatric Intensive care and other clinical specialities
- Working as part of a multi-professional team
- Student training
- Providing supervision to junior dietitians
Desirable
- Experience of audit
- Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
- Experience of Research and Development
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 & motivational interviewing skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree/Post graduate qualification in Dietetics
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate diploma / MSc or evidence of advanced dietetic practice e.g. British Dietetic Association Paediatric Modules
- British Dietetic Association membership
- Clinical Supervisory Skills course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a qualified dietitian at minimum Band 6 level or above
- Experience working in Paediatric Intensive care and other clinical specialities
- Working as part of a multi-professional team
- Student training
- Providing supervision to junior dietitians
Desirable
- Experience of audit
- Active/committee member of BDA Specialist Interest Group
- Experience of Research and Development
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 & motivational interviewing skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to maintain effective working relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
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
28a Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
