Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Paediatric Dietitian to join our dynamic and friendly paediatric dietetic team within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a 0.9wte 1-year fixed-term post, offered as maternity backfill.

As one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts, Imperial offers a stimulating environment where innovation, education and high-quality patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

This outpatient-focused role will provide a varied caseload across general paediatric dietetics, allergy and weight management clinics. The post holder will also support the North West London complications of excess weight service (CEW), working closely with the team's lead consultant and psychologist to deliver coordinated, child- and family-centred care.

Experience in paediatric weight management is desirable, although structured support, supervision and opportunities for professional development will be provided through the CEW team. The role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist paediatric dietetic skills within a forward-thinking and collaborative team.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a quality Nutrition & Dietetic service to both in and outpatients within Paediatrics and Neonates in accordance with established departmental guidelines.
• To provide specialist Nutrition & Dietetic input into education, training and development programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate medical, nursing and dietetic students in addition to other training requirements.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of evidence basednutritional guidelines and service developments in the specialist area.
• Support the Dietetic Lead in the delivery of an efficient, cost effective and high quality Nutrition & Dietetic Service, demonstrating an awareness of financial constraints of budgets for supplements/ prescription in both in and outpatient settings.
• To be able to use relevant statistical and graphical software for data analysis and presentation for producing ad hoc reports and project work as required.
• To maintain accurate and up-to-date records, and ensure the recording of statistical data in line with agreed office processes e.g. triage and vetting of referrals.
• To continually update clinical and research knowledge through literature searches, journal reviews and specialist training.
• To fully participate in the departments' clinical supervision programmes, including appraisals.
• Excellent keyboard skills for data entry and computer literacy i.e. word processing, presentation packages e.g. PowerPoint and knowledge of spreadsheets e.g. Excel.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma
• HCPC registered (Dietitian).
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Supervisory skills training

Desirable

• BDA Paediatric Modules 1-5
• Attended recognised paediatric study days

Experience

Essential

• Recent post graduate dietetic experience or equivalent and to also include experience in an acute setting
• Evidence of paediatric workplace shadowing
• Experience of being involved in audit.
• Experience of clinical supervision of students

Desirable

• Experience of working in paediatric dietetics

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Nutritional assessment techniques.
• Use of dietary assessment software.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously as a specialist within department guidelines.
• Computer literacy including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Behaviour change knowledge and skills

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Degree and/or postgraduate diploma
• HCPC registered (Dietitian).
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Supervisory skills training

Desirable

• BDA Paediatric Modules 1-5
• Attended recognised paediatric study days

Experience

Essential

• Recent post graduate dietetic experience or equivalent and to also include experience in an acute setting
• Evidence of paediatric workplace shadowing
• Experience of being involved in audit.
• Experience of clinical supervision of students

Desirable

• Experience of working in paediatric dietetics

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Nutritional assessment techniques.
• Use of dietary assessment software.
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously as a specialist within department guidelines.
• Computer literacy including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Behaviour change knowledge and skills

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

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