Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate or Band 6 Dietitian
to join our Paediatric Dietetics team. We welcome applicants from new graduates
or experienced Dietitians.
We would love to show you our department. Follow us on
social media at Instagram cddftdietitians, Twitter @CDDFTDietitian. Or
alternatively, 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
We are offering a rewarding position for a Dietitian to make
a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and young people in our area
with diabetes. Come and join our
friendly Childrens Diabetes Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) if you are keen to
develop your skills in this field. Nutritional management is one of the
cornerstones of diabetes care and education, and dietitians play a vital
part. Diabetes management requires
intensive daily therapy and children and families need the support of a
multidisciplinary team to facilitate healthy growth and development and
integrate diabetes care into their everyday life. Diabetes is a vast area of
science with constantly emerging new evidence and technologies and so
opportunities for ongoing CPD are important.
The dietitians work very closely with our
colleagues in the Childrens Diabetes MDT.
The team comprises of three Dietitians (including this post), six
Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Clinical Psychologist, Healthcare
Assistants, Admin and four Consultants.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for a their own
caseload. Patients will be seen
indiviually, in groups or with carers in a variety of settings including
hospital wards, group settings, outpatient clinics, MDT clinics, home visits
and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Dietitians
and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C
placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training
planning, co-ordination and assessment
The Childrens Diabetes Dietitians are part of the Nutrition
and Dietetic Service. The Nutrition and
Dietetic service is structured into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition
support and critical care), bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home
training), adult & paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding,
paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight
management). the nutrition and dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 49
Dietitians, 2 Specialist Nurses, 5 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by
central administration. We are based on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington
Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital
and Shotley Bridge Hospital.
The post holder will be required to travel between hospital
sites within the Trust and the community (County Durham and Darlington).
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 post holder will be responsible for a their own
caseload. Patients will be seen
indiviually, in groups or with carers in a variety of settings including
hospital wards, group settings, outpatient clinics, MDT clinics, home visits
and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely with other Dietitians
and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
The department trains dietetic students (A, B and C
placement) and the post holder will have an active role in student training
planning, co-ordination and assessment
The Childrens Diabetes Dietitians are part of the Nutrition
and Dietetic Service. The Nutrition and
Dietetic service is structured into teams; secondary care (incorporating nutrition
support and critical care), bariatrics, primary care (incorporating care home
training), adult & paediatric diabetes, adult Home Enteral Feeding,
paediatrics (incorporating Home Enteral Feeding and paediatric weight
management). the nutrition and dietetic service comprises of 6 teams, with 49
Dietitians, 2 Specialist Nurses, 5 Dietetic assistants and we are supported by
central administration. We are based on 4 sites in the County, at Darlington
Memorial Hospital, University Hospital North Durham, Bishop Auckland Hospital
and Shotley Bridge Hospital.
The post holder will be required to travel between hospital
sites within the Trust and the community (County Durham and Darlington).
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 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 Behavioural change training
- knowledge/ experience of continuous Insulin Pump Therapy
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
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 paediatric Dietetics Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
Statutory Registration
Essential
- State Registration in Dietetics (HCPC),
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Member of specialist groups of BDA such as paediatric and DMEG
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 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 Behavioural change training
- knowledge/ experience of continuous Insulin Pump Therapy
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
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 paediatric Dietetics Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
Statutory Registration
Essential
- State Registration in Dietetics (HCPC),
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association
- Member of specialist groups of BDA such as paediatric and DMEG
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
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)
