Job summary
We are looking for a motivated Dietitian at Band 6, with experience of paediatrics to provide maternity cover 3 days per week for 10-12 months in the paediatric team within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust which comprises of 5 other Paediatric Dietitians and strong administrative support. We are a very supportive team, haveregular team meetings and CPD sessions/opportunities and have good links with surrounding Trusts and paediatric teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to consolidate paediatric skills, work with MDT colleagues in a variety of settings and develop clinical and leadership skills. The post holder will cover paediatric out-patient clinics, our paediatric in-patient ward and our neonatal unit, with the opportunity to further develop clinical and leadership skills
We are an integrated acute and community Dietetics Service, covering Buckinghamshire. Our teams are friendly, supportive and place staff well being and professional development as a high priority. We have B and C placement students with opportunities for our staff to lead or support students on placement, as well as great CPD and training opportunities for all our staff
Main duties of the job
To be an autonomous practitioner and act as a source of clinical expertise in the areas of paediatric and neonatal care.
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality, evidence based dietetic service to a complex case load of patients on the paediatrics and neonatal unit
To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of paediatric inpatients and outpatients, and provide cover for other specialist dietitians on an occasional basis
- As one of the paediatric Dietitians, working closely with the Paediatric Dietetic Team Lead and Nutrition and Dietetic Service Manager to plan, provide and evaluate the paediatric dietetic service.
- To support the clinical and professional development of junior Dietitians, Dietetic support worker and student dietitians.
- To work as part of the paediatric multidisciplinary team training other healthcare professionals and contributing to the development of the service
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached for full details of the post and candidate requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached for full details of the post and candidate requirements.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HCPC registered
- BSc Dietetics or equivalent.
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- leadership or management training
- Degree or post-grad equivalent in Dietetics
- Evidence of CPD
- post-grad masters module in paediatric dietetics or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound and in depth knowledge and application of up to date evidence based, nutritional screening and support
- Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
- Ability to generate written communication which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
- Evidence of excellent verbal communication skills at all levels
- Able to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive clients.
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and interruptions
- Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines
- Competent user of IT equipment & basic software (email, word processing, data input etc)
- Experience of Dietetic assessment and care planning in paediatrics
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Student training experience
- Ability to plan and deliver education to patient groups
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Specialist group member of the BDA
- Experience of writing/updating patient resources
- Experience of working with children with eating disorders
- Experience of working with neonatal TPN
- Experience of complex paediatric nutritional assessment and care planning
- Experience of working with families and the wider MDT including social care and safeguarding team
- Experience of EF discharge planning and coordination
- Neonatal paediatric dietetic experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working knowledge of commonly used feeding systems
- Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) code of practice and professional guidelines
- Commitment to engage in CPD and dept appraisal system
- Competent user of IT equipment and basic software (email, RIO)
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
- Ability to plan and deliver training sessions to health care professionals
Personal qualities and abilities
Essential
- To be able to communicate clearly and concisely to both staff and patients
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload and time
- Ability to work well under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to develop professionally
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Must have the ability to travel to other sites and specialist schools in Buckinghamshire .
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HCPC registered
- BSc Dietetics or equivalent.
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- leadership or management training
- Degree or post-grad equivalent in Dietetics
- Evidence of CPD
- post-grad masters module in paediatric dietetics or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound and in depth knowledge and application of up to date evidence based, nutritional screening and support
- Ability to plan and manage time effectively.
- Ability to generate written communication which is relevant, concise, accurate and legible
- Evidence of excellent verbal communication skills at all levels
- Able to deal with distressed, difficult or abusive clients.
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and interruptions
- Ability to complete allocated projects and meet deadlines
- Competent user of IT equipment & basic software (email, word processing, data input etc)
- Experience of Dietetic assessment and care planning in paediatrics
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Student training experience
- Ability to plan and deliver education to patient groups
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills
- Specialist group member of the BDA
- Experience of writing/updating patient resources
- Experience of working with children with eating disorders
- Experience of working with neonatal TPN
- Experience of complex paediatric nutritional assessment and care planning
- Experience of working with families and the wider MDT including social care and safeguarding team
- Experience of EF discharge planning and coordination
- Neonatal paediatric dietetic experience
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Working knowledge of commonly used feeding systems
- Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA) code of practice and professional guidelines
- Commitment to engage in CPD and dept appraisal system
- Competent user of IT equipment and basic software (email, RIO)
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
- Ability to plan and deliver training sessions to health care professionals
Personal qualities and abilities
Essential
- To be able to communicate clearly and concisely to both staff and patients
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload and time
- Ability to work well under pressure
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative and the ability to develop professionally
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Must have the ability to travel to other sites and specialist schools in Buckinghamshire .
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).
