2532 - Paediatric Dietitian

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Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated dietitian looking to work within the paediatric dietetic team at Barnsley Hospital. We welcome applications from band 6 Dietitians, or from established band 5 Dietitians who are ready to step up to a more senior level or work in a different area of interest.

This permanent post specialises in paediatrics, with a focus on supporting home enteral feeding and promoting nutrition within this area. It also provides the opportunity to work within specialist areas of paediatrics and a range of common childhood health conditions.

You will work with local and tertiary centre dietitians and health care teams. You will also be able to develop and take part in staff teaching and training, and maintain your continuous professional development.

You will be an integral part of our friendly Dietetic Department and have excellent support from the wider Dietetic team which includes Dietetic Assistant and Assistant Practitioners and a dedicated Administration team.

You will have the opportunity to lead student dietitians on their placements and support junior members of your team in their training and development. We are a proactive department where personal continuing development is promoted, therefore attendance on study days is offered in line with identified learning needs.

You should be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good time management skills and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist dietetic advice for patients who may require complex dietetic interventions, and to monitor and adapt their treatment accordingly in an inpatient/outpatient setting.

- Work effectively as part of the MDT

- To regularly undertake audits and surveys of own practice/dietetic service and may be required to participate in research.

- To provide a key role in service development and service changes, including policy development and proposal of new specialist services.

- Provide regular supervision for Band 5 dietitians and dietetic assistants

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Forindividuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.

The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Paediatric Dietitian

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Description for Paediatric Dietitian

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical post-registration dietetic experience in a wide range of conditions, including specific experience of working in the acute hospital setting.
• Experience of complex nutrition support practices, including enteral nutrition practices.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team/agency working.
• Commitment to delivering dietetic student training.

Desirable

• Attended Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Experience in paediatric dietetics

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal development.
• Confident, enthusiastic, committed, proactive approach.
• Adaptable and flexible and willing to work alternative hours as service need dictates

Desirable

• Appropriate membership to specialist paediatric dietetic interest group/s

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of health and safety & confidentiality.

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or equivalent degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• HCPC Registered Dietitian
• Post registration, accredited training/education in paediatric dietetics

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Plan and prioritise patient work load and operational workload. Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Assessment and analysis of complex paediatric dietetic problems. Develop appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt dietetic treatment as required.
• Able to plan, deliver and evaluate training/education programmes to student dietitians, students from other disciplines and a variety of NHS and non-NHS staff groups.
• Skilled in behavioural change and counselling techniques.
• Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to work independently and on own initiative
• Car owner and driver and access to own vehicle for work related purposes

Desirable

• Behaviour Change Skills Training Courses

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical post-registration dietetic experience in a wide range of conditions, including specific experience of working in the acute hospital setting.
• Experience of complex nutrition support practices, including enteral nutrition practices.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team/agency working.
• Commitment to delivering dietetic student training.

Desirable

• Attended Clinical Supervisory Skills Course
• Experience of training student dietitians
• Experience in paediatric dietetics

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Able to reflect on clinical practice to enhance competency.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional and personal development.
• Confident, enthusiastic, committed, proactive approach.
• Adaptable and flexible and willing to work alternative hours as service need dictates

Desirable

• Appropriate membership to specialist paediatric dietetic interest group/s

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of health and safety & confidentiality.

Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc or equivalent degree in Dietetics or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics
• HCPC Registered Dietitian
• Post registration, accredited training/education in paediatric dietetics

Desirable

• Member of the British Dietetic Association

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Plan and prioritise patient work load and operational workload. Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Assessment and analysis of complex paediatric dietetic problems. Develop appropriate interventions, monitor, evaluate and adapt dietetic treatment as required.
• Able to plan, deliver and evaluate training/education programmes to student dietitians, students from other disciplines and a variety of NHS and non-NHS staff groups.
• Skilled in behavioural change and counselling techniques.
• Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to work independently and on own initiative
• Car owner and driver and access to own vehicle for work related purposes

Desirable

• Behaviour Change Skills Training Courses

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

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