University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced and motivated paediatric dietitian looking to develop your clinical and leadership skills? Come and join our regional Paediatric Neurology service as dietetic lead, for the regional neuro-rehab inpatient service and the Neuro-Muscular outpatient service at Southampton Children's Hospital. The Paediatric Dietitians are a large, diverse team. There are excellent opportunities for CPD and career development. We have access to the paediatric grand round education events, protected CPD time and strong links with Southampton University. Audit, service evaluation, QI and research projects are actively encouraged.

We are a registered trainer for student dietetic placements an won the University of Winchester Placement Educator of the Year Award 2023.

The department of dietetics and speech and language therapy employs approximately 130 staff, providing acute and community services for adults and paediatrics. We are supported by a large admin team and our teams work closely together on shared initiatives.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

You will join our Paediatric Neurology service as dietetic lead and will be an integral member of the regional multidisciplinary Neuro-rehabilitation (SCIRT) team, working on our dedicated neurology rehabilitation unit. You will be responsible for developing the dietetic service in the Neuro-Muscular service, with fortnightly multidisciplinary outpatient clinics. You will have access to leadership development and coaching courses in addition to clinically-focused CPD to support you in your role. All staff have access to the free gym, Wellbeing Hub and a low cost park and ride scheme.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

You will:

Work as an autonomous practitioner, providing highly specialist clinical dietetic expertise to infants and children with neurological conditions, including acute brain injury on an inpatient and outpatient basis Develop the dietetic service in the Neuro-Muscular outpatient service Provide advanced dietetic assessments and individualised treatment plans for a complex specialist caseload Work closely with MDT colleagues to plan and deliver clinical services and initiatives Provide supervision, teaching and support for junior staff, ensuring adequate cover is in place during periods of staff absence Supervise a Band 6 Neurology Dietitian as part of the Band 6 Rotational programme Attend regular meetings with the other team leads and managers Lead on assigned projects and service developments within speciality area Provide advice and guidance to dietetic colleagues across the region as appropriate Facilitate the implementation of national standards and guidelines relevant to your clinical speciality Undertake data-collection, audit, evidence-based projects/research and review of clinical practice Experience and skills needed

You will:

Be a highly skilled paediatric dietitian with recent and significant experience of working in paediatrics, Have an excellent working knowledge of paediatric nutrition support You must be able to demonstrate advanced analytical thinking, show attention to detail and possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Be able to demonstrate your ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, providing highly specialist clinical dietetic expertise in a defined area Have experience of supervising junior dietetic staff and or students Have contributed to the development of policies and resources supporting delivery of evidence-based dietetics You must be able to voice your professional opinion and provide advice and guidance to dietetic and other health care professional colleagues Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research is desirable but not essential

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
• HCPC (Health and Care professions Council) registered dietitian (RD)
• Evidence of post-graduate training in relevant speciality
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience and involvement with training
• Evidence of extensive dietetic knowledge and highly specialist expertise in relevant specialist area with recent experience demonstrating this
• Ability to carry out physical anthropometric measurements and assess nutritional status
• Demonstration of understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service delivery

Desirable

• Member of British Dietetic Association (BDA) and relevant specialist groups
• Experience of leading or co-ordinating audit or research work.
• Clinical supervisory skills training

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Presentation skills
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Office skills
• Communication
• Record keeping
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Prioritisation
• Keyboard skills
• Numeracy skills
• Policy development
• Report writing
• Leadership
• Advanced analytical thinking
• Mentoring skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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