Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Dietitian
with paediatric experience to join our Community team.
We would love to show you our department, follow us on
social media at Instagram cddftdietitians, Twitter @CDDFTDietitian.
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 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.
The paediatric dietetic team provides cover to
the general population within County Durham and Darlington and covers telephone
clinics, face to face clinics, some MDT clinic appointments and community
paediatric healthcare professional training. The post holder will be based at Darlington
Memorial Hospital but will be required to cover other areas within the locality
of County Durham and Darlington
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
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload
referred to the service by community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen with their care giver
in a variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, school
or nursery settings and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely
with other paediatric Dietitians, paediatric Home Enteral Feeding 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 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, 1 Specialist Nurse,
4 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for a their own caseload
referred to the service by community or secondary care professionals. Patients will be seen with their care giver
in a variety of settings including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, school
or nursery settings and telephone clinics. The post holder will work closely
with other paediatric Dietitians, paediatric Home Enteral Feeding 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 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, 1 Specialist Nurse,
4 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.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Member of paediatric group of BDA
- Member of food allergy & intolerance group of BDA
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma in Dietetics
- Clinical supervisory skills
- Leadership Training
Desirable
- Working towards or hold Masters Degree
- Completion of module 1 of the BDA paediatric group post registration module
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g. BDA paediatric group post registration module
- 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.
- Understanding of local and national strategies and policies relating to nutrition, health and social care as relevant to community dietetics
- Member of BDA
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Experience of using Cerner
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings including paediatrics
- Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
- Previous experience of working within paediatric dietetics including growth concerns
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA)
- Member of paediatric group of BDA
- Member of food allergy & intolerance group of BDA
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc(hons) / BSc / Diploma in Dietetics
- Clinical supervisory skills
- Leadership Training
Desirable
- Working towards or hold Masters Degree
- Completion of module 1 of the BDA paediatric group post registration module
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of post-graduate specialist education e.g. BDA paediatric group post registration module
- 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.
- Understanding of local and national strategies and policies relating to nutrition, health and social care as relevant to community dietetics
- Member of BDA
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Experience of using Cerner
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Previous experience of working in a variety of clinical settings including paediatrics
- Experience of working within MDT environments
Desirable
- Previous experience of audit and research including submission / presentation to journals / conferences
- Previous experience of working within paediatric dietetics including growth concerns
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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)
