Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Dietitian with an interest in paediatrics to join our team of 18 dietitians, nurse, and admin who work across the acute and community setting.
If successful, you will be responsible for dietetic input into our children's wards along with carrying out a number of paediatric dietetic outpatient clinics. including a MDT diabetes clinic. Although this post does require face to face contact with patients, there will be opportunities for some remote working and flexible hours across Monday- Friday.
We are a friendly department, offering excellent support for personal development and engagement in student training in which you will play an active role.
Main duties of the job
To provide a nutrition and dietetic service to paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting, cs. Inpatient areas include the general paediatric ward, assessment unit and neonatal unit and may be in a 1:1 or group setting. Clinics will include those children referred for advice regarding faltering growth, allergies , restricted eating and coeliac disease, along with a multidisciplinary Paediatric diabetes clinic
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. Work is also well underway on its multi-million pound new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre which will house a new Emergency Department (including Children's Emergency Department), co-located Paediatric Assessment Unit, Acute Medical Unit and Urgent Care Centre. This is scheduled for completion this year.
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.
Any settled workers meeting the requirements must be offered the position in preference to any non-resident candidates meeting the requirements, unless the role falls under a PhD-level code, in which case sponsorship may be attained.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to Paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting. Inpatient areas include the general Paediatric ward, assessment unit and neonatal unit and may be in a 1:1 or group setting.
Provide dietetic input into a multidisciplinary Paediatric diabetes clinic
Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner
Be responsible for collection and analysis of relevant data followed by planning and recommendation of dietetic care within the case load as an autonomous practitioner
Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering. This will require developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
Be responsible for ensuring communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals as required and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
Advise catering services in the hospital on the provision of special diets and menu planning.
Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.
Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post
Have an active involvement in student training
Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide a nutrition and dietetic service to Paediatric patients in both an in and outpatient setting. Inpatient areas include the general Paediatric ward, assessment unit and neonatal unit and may be in a 1:1 or group setting.
Provide dietetic input into a multidisciplinary Paediatric diabetes clinic
Plan and prioritise own workload as an autonomous practitioner
Be responsible for collection and analysis of relevant data followed by planning and recommendation of dietetic care within the case load as an autonomous practitioner
Translate and communicate information about disease states and diet to patients and carers so that it is understandable and empowering. This will require developed counselling, motivational and negotiation skills.
Be responsible for ensuring communication of patient management to all relevant health professionals and carers.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising with other professionals as required and attending meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
Advise catering services in the hospital on the provision of special diets and menu planning.
Maintain the service to meet department standards in accordance with the available evidence.
Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the post
Have an active involvement in student training
Deliver services in a flexible manner with regard to working hours and locations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working in paediatrics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working in paediatrics
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).
