Job summary
We are looking for a motivated Dietitian with experience of paediatrics to join the paediatric team within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust which comprises of 5 other Paediatric Dietitians and strong administrative support. This permanent post is at Band 6 for 2 days per week.
We are a very supportive team, have regular 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 general out-patient clinics and have the opportunity to develop clinical skills in areas such as Home enteral feeding.
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.
Just want to highlight another paediatric post we have at the same banding. There is an opportunity to combine these hours with a maternity cover post up to 5 days per week in total for 12 months' - we would be happy to discuss this in more detail with applicants.
Main duties of the job
To perform specialised assessment, treatment and monitoring of paediatric patients with highly complex nutritional needs and act as a source of clinical expertise.
To undertake all aspects of clinical responsibilities as a highly skilled, autonomous and expert practitioner.
To manage a caseload of paediatric patients (consultant and GP referred outpatients, and some home enterally fed patients)
To demonstrate a high standard of knowledge and practical experience in general dietetics, and to provide specialist expertise in paediatrics.
To have responsibility for designated paediatric clinics and small HEF caseload. There will also be opportunity to cover Specialist feeding clinics, provide input to specialist schools and provide patient group sessions
To be professionally, legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of a diverse patient caseload.
To undertake a comprehensive patient centred assessment (interpretation of biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and diet history) of allocated patients including those with complex presentations/multi-pathologies and use advanced clinical reasoning skills to set the nutritional goals for each patient.
To develop and make decisions regarding treatment plans for patients on caseload, and provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians.
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
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- BSc Dietetics or equivalent.
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional interest groups
- British Dietetic Association member
- Documentary evidence of CPD such as a paediatric module
4.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
Desirable
- experience of neonatal dietetic care
- experience of paediatric TPN
- advance communication skills
- experience of working with children with eating disorders
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
- experience of paediatric nutritional assessment and treatment planning
- experience of HEF discharges
- MDT working
- safeguarding knowledge and experience
- knowledge of common paediatric feeds and infant formular
- paediatric inpatient and outpatient experience
3.EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of Dietetic assessment and care planning in paediatrics
- Ability to plan and deliver education to patient groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Student training experience
5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
Person Specification
2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- BSc Dietetics or equivalent.
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional interest groups
- British Dietetic Association member
- Documentary evidence of CPD such as a paediatric module
4.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
Desirable
- experience of neonatal dietetic care
- experience of paediatric TPN
- advance communication skills
- experience of working with children with eating disorders
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
- experience of paediatric nutritional assessment and treatment planning
- experience of HEF discharges
- MDT working
- safeguarding knowledge and experience
- knowledge of common paediatric feeds and infant formular
- paediatric inpatient and outpatient experience
3.EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of Dietetic assessment and care planning in paediatrics
- Ability to plan and deliver education to patient groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Student training experience
5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary
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).
