Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or Band 6 Dietitian
to join our Paediatric team. We welcome applicants from those expected to
graduate in 2023 .
We would love to show you our department. Follow us on social media at Instagram cddftdietitians,
Twitter @CDDFTDietitian. Or alterniatively, contact us to arrange a visit to
our office base.
We are a proactive department with a strong focus on service
improvement, digital advancement and staff development. We have a preceptorship programme for new
staff, regular clinical supervision and lots of CPD opportunities to support
career progression.
County Durham is an excellent place to live. With beautiful
countryside and coastlines alongside interesting towns and cities. There are excellent transport links to
Newcastle (15 minutes via train from Durham) and Sunderland as well as having
rail links to other UK cities and international travel from Newcastle and
Teesside International Airports.
Main duties of the job
The Nutrition and Dietetic service is split into speciality
teams; secondary care, bariatrics, primary care, adult and paediatric diabetes,
home enteral feeding, and paediatrics.
We have 8 Band 5 Dietitians, 32 Band 6 Dietitians and 9 Band 7
Dietitians. We are supported by Dietetic
assistants and Central Administration.
Our service is based
on four sites at Darlington Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North
Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital and Shotley Bridge Hospital.
This post is comprised of 0.6wte paediatric weight
management and 0.4wte general paediatrics. This post will be based at Darlington
Memorial Hospital but post holders will be required to work county wide.
About us
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To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The paediatric weight management
service consists of Specialist Dietetics (this post), Clinical Psychologist and
Paediatrician support. Children referred to this service have a BMI greater
than 99.6th centile and are referred for specialist input following primary
care intervention. The paediatric weight management service is secondary care
outpatient clinic based and is a Trust wide service. There are regular joint appointments with the
Clinical Psychologist as well as Dietitian only clinics. The general paediatric
dietetic aspect of the role will comprise general clinics and ward work. Safeguarding is an integral role of the
Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. Regular
support and supervision regarding this is provided by the Trust Childrens
Safeguarding team.
New graduates are very welcome to apply and take up this
position as a training and development role, with responsibilities and role
adjusted accordingly. Please note that
the appointment will be made at Band 6 Annex 21 (which will be 75% of top of
band 6 as per NHS Agenda for Change) or Band 6 dependent on qualifications and
experience. If you are appointed under
Annex 21 conditions, once you have successfully completed our 12 month
competency based training programme you will progress to a permanent Band 6
grade. (The contract ends if an applicant
does not successfully complete the required learning objectives within this
time frame under the Annex 21 scheme).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The paediatric weight management
service consists of Specialist Dietetics (this post), Clinical Psychologist and
Paediatrician support. Children referred to this service have a BMI greater
than 99.6th centile and are referred for specialist input following primary
care intervention. The paediatric weight management service is secondary care
outpatient clinic based and is a Trust wide service. There are regular joint appointments with the
Clinical Psychologist as well as Dietitian only clinics. The general paediatric
dietetic aspect of the role will comprise general clinics and ward work. Safeguarding is an integral role of the
Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. Regular
support and supervision regarding this is provided by the Trust Childrens
Safeguarding team.
New graduates are very welcome to apply and take up this
position as a training and development role, with responsibilities and role
adjusted accordingly. Please note that
the appointment will be made at Band 6 Annex 21 (which will be 75% of top of
band 6 as per NHS Agenda for Change) or Band 6 dependent on qualifications and
experience. If you are appointed under
Annex 21 conditions, once you have successfully completed our 12 month
competency based training programme you will progress to a permanent Band 6
grade. (The contract ends if an applicant
does not successfully complete the required learning objectives within this
time frame under the Annex 21 scheme).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics Clinical supervisory skills
Desirable
- Module 1 of BDA paediatric post registration modules Working towards or hold a Masters Degree. Leadership Training
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Completion of post-graduate specialist education Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
- Previous experience in paediatrics Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
Statutory Registration
Essential
- State Registration in Dietetics, Member of British Dietetic Association.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Member of paediatric group of BDA
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma/ Msc Dietetics Clinical supervisory skills
Desirable
- Module 1 of BDA paediatric post registration modules Working towards or hold a Masters Degree. Leadership Training
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good time management, ability to work as part of a team, flexible approach to work, able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Completion of post-graduate specialist education Ability to plan, initiate and evaluate new services and manage change Has a highly developed understanding of the changing NHS environment and its impact on service provision and staff.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings
- Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
- Previous experience in paediatrics Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
Statutory Registration
Essential
- State Registration in Dietetics, Member of British Dietetic Association.
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Member of paediatric group of BDA
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.
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.
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
