An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking dietitian with an interest in paediatrics to join the Paediatric Team at Staffordshire Children's Hospital (part of the University Hospital of North Midland's Trust). This is a Band 6 paediatric post however, we would be happy to consider applications from those who have started their Paediatric Dietetic career and looking for further experience and development within a specialist centre, and have acute dietetic experience.

We are a friendly, supportive team providing a comprehensive Paediatric dietetic service within UHNM at both sites and across North Staffordshire. There are currently 11 members of the team including our dietetic assistant.

An interest in paediatrics and experience working as a dietitian in any acute setting is essential. We will value your ability to use your initiative and you will have a flexible approach, excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to work independently, liaising effectively with a wide range of staff and patients and the public.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please call stephanie France, Paediatric Dietetic Team Lead on 01782 676030 or e mail: stephanie.france @uhnm.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Along with other members of the team, you would provide specialist dietetic advice to inpatients and outpatients within the hospital and community settings. The post holder will provide support to the senior ward dietitian currently 3 days per week, a face-to-face clinic and a telephone clinic each week. You will provide support to the HEF dietitian service for patients on initial discharge home and support the gastroenterology dietitians for some inpatient and outpatient reviews. The caseload across the Trust is a varied and interesting one, covering critical care, diabetes, gastroenterology, eating disorders, neonates, cystic fibrosis, and nutrition support often working as part of multidisciplinary teams. There is also a substantial caseload of home enteral nutrition patients. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to conduct audits, provide training to patients, carers and other community staff, and contribute to service development.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide dietetic care for the management of children with a variety of conditions within an inpatient and outpatient setting

To prioritise and provide specialist paediatric dietetic services to a range of acute care locations and specified clinics and liaise with colleagues across the health economy.

Provide specialist education and training to doctors, pharmacists, nurses, dietitians and other professionals.

To undertake research and support audit opportunities

Communicate effectively with patients, parents, carers and professionals

Support the provision of a comprehensive and high quality paediatric dietetic service for both inpatients and outpatients, working to agreed standards, policies and procedures.

To provide support to the development, implementation and audit of dietetic protocols and pathways for infants and children within specialties.

Please see attached job description for more details.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• oRegistered dietitian (with relevant BSc, postgraduate diploma or masters
• oEvidence of continued professional development
• oHealth Care Professions Council registration

Knowledge/ Experience/ Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrate relevant work experience in paediatric dietetics within the NHS
• oWorked as a dietitian in an acute care setting within the NHS
• oExperience of working in different clinical settings
• oDemonstrates evidence of MDT working

Desirable

• oExperience as a practitioner in paediatric dietetics.

Personal Qualities

Desirable

• oDelivers work of consistent and predictable high quality
• oDemonstrate an ability to work within and contribute to a team including developing and maintaining effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders
• oWillingness to support pre-registration practice training for student dietitians

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke On Trent

ST4 6QG

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